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World Population Review
Jefferson County, West Virginia Population 2021
Jefferson County, West Virginia's estimated population is 57,658 with a growth rate of 0.45% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County, West Virginia is the 10th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 Population was 53,609 and has seen a growth of 7.55% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 57,658 | 256 | 0.45% |
| 2020 | 57,402 | 256 | 0.45% |
| 2019 | 57,146 | 256 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 56,890 | 446 | 0.79% |
| 2017 | 56,444 | 465 | 0.83% |
| 2016 | 55,979 | -91 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 56,070 | 445 | 0.80% |
| 2014 | 55,625 | 624 | 1.13% |
| 2013 | 55,001 | 302 | 0.55% |
| 2012 | 54,699 | 241 | 0.44% |
| 2011 | 54,458 | 849 | 1.58% |
| 2010 | 53,609 | 17,683 | 49.22% |
| 1990 | 35,926 | 5,624 | 18.56% |
| 1980 | 30,302 | 9,022 | 42.40% |
| 1970 | 21,280 | 2,615 | 14.01% |
| 1960 | 18,665 | 1,481 | 8.62% |
| 1950 | 17,184 | 422 | 2.52% |
| 1940 | 16,762 | 982 | 6.22% |
| 1930 | 15,780 | 51 | 0.32% |
| 1920 | 15,729 | -160 | -1.01% |
| 1910 | 15,889 | -46 | -0.29% |
| 1900 | 15,935 | 382 | 2.46% |
| 1890 | 15,553 | 548 | 3.65% |
| 1880 | 15,005 | 1,786 | 13.51% |
| 1870 | 13,219 | -1,316 | -9.05% |
| 1860 | 14,535 | -822 | -5.35% |
| 1850 | 15,357 | 1,275 | 9.05% |
| 1840 | 14,082 | 1,155 | 8.93% |
| 1830 | 12,927 | -160 | -1.22% |
| 1820 | 13,087 | 1,236 | 10.43% |
| 1810 | 11,851 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.45%
County Website
State
Founded
January 8, 1801
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
53,609
Growth Since 2010
7.55%
Jefferson County, West Virginia Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49,263 | 87.18% |
| Black or African American | 3,504 | 6.20% |
| Two or More Races | 1,740 | 3.08% |
| Some Other Race | 1,083 | 1.92% |
| Asian | 769 | 1.36% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 147 | 0.26% |
Jefferson County, West Virginia Population by Race
Jefferson County, West Virginia Population Pyramid $2021
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Jefferson County, West Virginia Population by Age
Jefferson County, West Virginia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,891 | 2.64 | 76.4 |
| Married | 11,855 | 3.21 | 87.9 |
| Non Family | 6,116 | 1.29 | 61.3 |
| Female | 2,113 | 3 | 58.8 |
| Male | 807 | 3.45 | 68.9 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
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Jefferson County, West Virginia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,337 | 3.42% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,648 | 6.77% |
| High School Graduate | 12,109 | 30.95% |
| Some College | 7,892 | 20.17% |
| Associates Degree | 2,692 | 6.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,431 | 18.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,012 | 12.81% |
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Jefferson County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Jefferson County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33,589 | 30,243 | 11,013 |
| Black | 2,437 | 2,219 | 425 |
| Hispanic | 1,813 | 1,550 | 374 |
| 2+ Races | 629 | 610 | 301 |
| Asian | 601 | 565 | 343 |
| Other Race | 563 | 441 | 64 |
| Native American | 108 | 33 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 96.98%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.07%.
Jefferson County, West Virginia Educational Attainment by Race
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$48,199
Average Earnings
$56,245
Average Male
$35,784
Average Female
Jefferson County, West Virginia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Jefferson County, West Virginia Language by Age
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Jefferson County, West Virginia Language
93.55% of Jefferson County, West Virginia residents speak only English, while 6.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.41% of the population.
Jefferson County, West Virginia Language
Jefferson County, West Virginia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45,797 | 3,905 | 8.53% |
| Hispanic | 3,188 | 559 | 17.53% |
| Black | 3,253 | 402 | 12.36% |
| Other | 1,083 | 394 | 36.38% |
| Multiple | 1,671 | 202 | 12.09% |
| Asian | 769 | 35 | 4.55% |
| Native | 141 | 33 | 23.40% |
9.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.85%
Male Poverty Rate
11.53%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Jefferson County, West Virginia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jefferson County, West Virginia is Other, with 36.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jefferson County, West Virginia is Asian, with 4.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.12%.
Jefferson County, West Virginia Poverty
Jefferson County, West Virginia Poverty Rate by Education
Jefferson County, West Virginia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
54.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.6%
Male Marriage Rate
52.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Jefferson County, West Virginia Married by Age and Sex
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Jefferson County, West Virginia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Jefferson County, West Virginia Marital Status by Race
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Jefferson County, West Virginia Marital Status
Jefferson County, West Virginia Veterans by War
Jefferson County, West Virginia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,713 | 12.22% |
| Black | 326 | 11.42% |
| Hispanic | 207 | 9.60% |
| 2+ Races | 83 | 9.63% |
| Other Race | 28 | 3.77% |
| Asian | 18 | 2.91% |
| Native American | 11 | 7.48% |
Jefferson County, West Virginia Veterans by Race
Jefferson County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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5.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
Jefferson County, West Virginia Veterans by Education
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65%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
Jefferson County, West Virginia Employment by Age
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Jefferson County, West Virginia Employment by Race
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Jefferson County, West Virginia Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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95.00%
Native Born
5.00%
Foreign Born
1.98%
Non Citizen
3.02%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.00% of Jefferson County, West Virginia residents were born in the United States, with 27.82% having been born in West Virginia. 1.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Jefferson County, West Virginia Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990