West Jefferson is a town located in Jefferson County Alabama. West Jefferson has a 2024 population of 482. West Jefferson is currently growing at a rate of 3.43% annually and its population has increased by 15.87% 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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Jefferson was:
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% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 246 | 2.14 | 92.3 | 7.7 |
| Non Family | 108 | 1.01 | 96.3 | 3.7 |
| Married | 97 | 3.03 | 97.9 | 2.1 |
| Female | 28 | 2.96 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Male | 13 | 3.15 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
92.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 23 | 6.46% |
| Associates Degree | 74 | 20.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14 | 3.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 2.81% |
| High School Graduate | 141 | 39.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 2.81% |
| Some College | 84 | 23.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 346 | 320 | 24 |
| Black | 10 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.49%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 6.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,667 | $0 | $41,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,625 | $64,063 | $13,636 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,833 | $65,625 | $29,766 |
| Some College | $53,409 | $70,208 | $30,625 |
$45,833
Average Earnings
$65,625
Average Male
$29,766
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.8% of West Jefferson residents speak only English, while 0.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 507 | 66 | 13.02% |
| Black | 10 | 3 | 30% |
13.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.24%
Male Poverty Rate
12.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Jefferson is Black, with 30% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Jefferson is White, with 13.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.48% |
| High School | 20.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.33% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,250 | $69,707 |
| Households | $36,667 | $51,766 |
| Married Families | $70,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,473 | $27,469 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.2%
Male Marriage Rate
37.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
17
Number of Veterans
17
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 4.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.1%
Labor Force Participation
45.9%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
90.89%
Born in West Jefferson
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of West Jefferson residents were born in the United States, with 90.89% having been born in Alabama. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 565 | 16 | 2.91% |
| 2028 | 549 | 17 | 3.2% |
| 2027 | 532 | 16 | 3.1% |
| 2026 | 516 | 17 | 3.41% |
| 2025 | 499 | 17 | 3.53% |
| 2024 | 482 | 16 | 3.43% |
| 2023 | 466 | 24 | 5.43% |
| 2022 | 442 | 25 | 6% |
| 2021 | 417 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 416 | -3 | -0.72% |
| 2019 | 419 | -4 | -0.95% |
| 2018 | 423 | -1 | -0.24% |
| 2017 | 424 | -2 | -0.47% |
| 2016 | 426 | -3 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 429 | -2 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 431 | -3 | -0.69% |
| 2013 | 434 | 1 | 0.23% |
| 2012 | 433 | -2 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 435 | -2 | -0.46% |
| 2010 | 437 | 0 | 0% |