Jefferson County Summary

Life in Jefferson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Jefferson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jefferson County:

  • The population in Jefferson County is 58,043.

  • The median home value in Jefferson County is $361,214.

  • The median income in Jefferson County is $93,744.

  • The median rent in Jefferson County is $1,073.

  • The unemployment rate in Jefferson County is 4.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Jefferson County is 9.1%.

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 71.1° and there are 92.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Jefferson County

Charles Town, WV Population 6,584

Allenspark , WV Population 5,497

Shannondale, WV Population 3,294

Shepherd, WV Population 1,612

Bolivar, WV Population 1,283

Shenandoah Junction, WV Population 1,205

Middleway, WV Population 440

Harpers Ferry, WV Population 301

Map Of Jefferson County

Jefferson County, WV Weather

  • The average high in Jefferson County is 71.1°.

  • There are 82.51 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 92.9 inches of rain each year with 8.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:49 hours of sun each day in Jefferson County.

StatJefferson County
Mean High71.1
Nice Days82.51
Rainfall92.9
Snowfall8.5
Sunny_hours4:49
71.1°
Average High
92.9
Inches of Rain

Jefferson County Photos

Charles Town City Hall Wv
Source: Wikipedia User Acroterion | CC BY-SA 3.0

Jefferson County Demographics

Population over time in Jefferson County

The current population in Jefferson County is 58,043. The population has increased 1.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 57,542 1.1%
2021 56,922 0.7%
2020 56,506 -

Gender in Jefferson County

  • Jefferson County is 50.1% female with 29,090 female residents.

  • Jefferson County is 49.9% male with 28,952 male residents.

Female
50.1% (29,090)
Male
49.9% (28,952)
Gender Jefferson County WV USA
Female 50.1% 50.1% 50.4%
Male 49.9% 49.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Jefferson County

Jefferson County is:

  • 81.6% White with 47,372 White residents.

  • 5.5% African American with 3,167 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 1 American Indian residents.

  • 1.3% Asian with 769 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.7% Other with 406 Other residents.

  • 4.4% Two Or More with 2,581 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.5% Hispanic with 3,747 Hispanic residents.

White
81.6% (47,372)
African American
5.5% (3,167)
American Indian
0.0% (1)
Asian
1.3% (769)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.7% (406)
Two Or More
4.4% (2,581)
Hispanic
6.5% (3,747)

Table: Jefferson County By Race

Race Jefferson County WV USA
White 81.6% 90.7% 58.9%
African American 5.5% 3.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.3% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.7% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.4% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.5% 1.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Jefferson County, West Virginia

  • 4.1% of households in Jefferson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.2% of households in Jefferson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Jefferson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Jefferson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Jefferson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Jefferson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Jefferson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.6% of households in Jefferson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Jefferson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Jefferson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.1% (2,370)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.2% (1,873)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.1% (3,568)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.0% (2,892)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.8% (4,514)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.2% (7,666)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.0% (8,142)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.6% (12,532)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.1% (6,428)
$200,000 or more
13.9% (8,055)
Income Jefferson County WV USA
Less than $10,000 4.1% 6.5% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.2% 6.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.1% 10.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.0% 9.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.8% 12.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.2% 17.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.0% 12.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.6% 14.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.1% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 13.9% 4.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Jefferson County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Jefferson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (1,741)
9-12th Grade
7% (4,063)
High School / GED
30% (17,412)
Some College
20% (11,608)
Associate's Degree
8% (4,643)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (11,608)
Master's Degree
9% (5,223)
Professional Degree
2% (1,160)
Doctorate Degree
1% (580)
Education Jefferson County WV USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 8% 6%
High School / GED 30% 40% 26%
Some College 20% 18% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 14% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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