West Jefferson

County:: Jefferson County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 1.873
State:: Alabama

West Jefferson is a town located in Jefferson County, Alabama. West Jefferson has a 2025 population of 499. West Jefferson is currently growing at a rate of 3.53% annually and its population has increased by 19.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 416 in 2020.

The average household income in West Jefferson is $51,766 with a poverty rate of 13.09%. The median age in West Jefferson is 42.8 years: 42.8 years for males, and 43 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Jefferson includes 96.2% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	507	96.2%
Black or African American	10	1.9%
Two or more races	10	1.9%
Native American	0	0%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%
Other race	0	0%

West Jefferson Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Jefferson's average per capita income is $45,833. Household income levels show a median of $36,667. The poverty rate stands at 13.09%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$70,750	-
Families	$66,250	$69,707
Households	$36,667	$51,766
Non Families	$21,473	$27,469

$45,833

Average Income

$36,667

Median Household Income

13.09%

Poverty Rate