West Jefferson is located in Ashe County, North Carolina. West Jefferson has a 2025 population of 3,970. West Jefferson is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.
The average household income in West Jefferson is $58,008 with a poverty rate of 14.01%.The median age in West Jefferson is 41.4 years: 41 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of West Jefferson includes 90.63% White, 3.15% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.
White (90.6%)
Two or more races (5.9%)
Black or African American (3.1%)
Other race (0.4%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 3,598 | 90.63% |
Two or more races | 233 | 5.87% |
Black or African American | 125 | 3.15% |
Other race | 14 | 0.35% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
West Jefferson's average per capita income is $32,767. Household income levels show a median of $41,094. The poverty rate stands at 14.01%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $71,181 | - |
Families | $49,063 | $76,024 |
Households | $41,094 | $58,008 |
Non Families | $22,118 | $30,402 |
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