What is the population of Jefferson, West Virginia?

Jefferson has a population of approximately 534 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Jefferson, West Virginia located?

Jefferson is located in West Virginia, United States, at approximate coordinates 38.3771°, -81.7869°.

What is the median household income in Jefferson?

The median household income in Jefferson is approximately $39,861 based on the most recent open data.

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Jefferson

Total population

534

Median home value

$73,800

1.7%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$39,861

Jefferson$40k

National$74k

Founded

1997

Elevation180 m

Land area1.41 km²

Weather71°F · Mostly Sunny

Coordinates38.38°, -81.79°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1997

Elevation

180 m

Area

1.41 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Jefferson is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States, along the Kanawha River. The population was 527 at the 2020 census. Jefferson was incorporated on March 22, 1997, but was disincorporated less than a decade later on February 21, 2007.

History & geography

Geography

Jefferson is located at (38.374102, -81.778726). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.4 km2); 0.3 square miles (0.9 km2) of this is land, and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km2) is water.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

28.8

Median home value

$73,800

Housing units

243

Poverty rate

54.7%

Unemployment

Race & ethnicity

White

83.9%

Black

15.5%

Asian

Hispanic

1.3%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

38.3771

Longitude

-81.7869

Water area

0.24 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon

71°F

Mostly Sunny

Tonight

46°F

Areas Of Fog

Friday

72°F

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Friday Night

47°F

Mostly Clear

Saturday

74°F

Sunny

Saturday Night

48°F

Clear

Forecast for Jefferson, WV from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

44%

Diabetes

15.1%

Adult obesity

44.2%

Binge drinking

15.6%

Adult smoking

24.7%

No leisure activity

36%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
High · CHARLESTON · 1,195 students · 25.4:1 ratio
SAINT ALBANS HIGH SCHOOL
High · ST. ALBANS · 993 students · 21.6:1 ratio
SOUTH CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL
High · SOUTH CHARLESTON · 952 students · 20.3:1 ratio
NITRO HIGH SCHOOL
High · NITRO · 827 students · 22.4:1 ratio
JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle · CHARLESTON · 705 students · 17.6:1 ratio
SISSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
High · CHARLESTON · 563 students · 16.1:1 ratio
SISSONVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle · CHARLESTON · 541 students · 18.7:1 ratio
ANDREW JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle · CHARLESTON · 512 students · 18.3:1 ratio