Jefferson County's estimated 2026 population is 64,915 with a growth rate of 2.87% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Jefferson County is the 7th largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 53,612 and has seen a growth of 21.08% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41 years
Female: 41.2 years
Male: 40.8 years
There are 46,748 adults, (10,262 of whom are seniors) in Jefferson County.
Female: 29,734 (50.2%)
Male: 29,526 (49.8%)
The racial composition of Jefferson County includes 80.71% White, 5.7% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47,826 | 80.71% |
| Two or more races | 5,857 | 9.88% |
| Black or African American | 3,375 | 5.7% |
| Other race | 1,214 | 2.05% |
| Asian | 827 | 1.4% |
| Native American | 154 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.01% |
Jefferson County's average per capita income is $59,796. Household income levels show a median of $98,806. The poverty rate stands at 8.69%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $137,242 | - |
| Families | $121,752 | $137,309 |
| Households | $98,806 | $120,421 |
| Non Families | $54,138 | $74,110 |
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