West Jefferson is a village located in Madison County Ohio. West Jefferson has a 2024 population of 4,599. West Jefferson is currently growing at a rate of 2.47% annually and its population has increased by 10.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,155 in 2020.
The average household income in West Jefferson is $76,229 with a poverty rate of 11.12%. The median age in West Jefferson is 46.6 years: 47.3 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Jefferson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,089 | 97.68% |
| Two or more races | 81 | 1.94% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,626 | 2.52 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Married | 847 | 3.07 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Non Family | 523 | 1.28 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Female | 199 | 3.13 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Male | 57 | 3.46 | 29.8 | 70.2 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
74.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 289 | 9.17% |
| Associates Degree | 295 | 9.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 274 | 8.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 185 | 5.87% |
| High School Graduate | 1,485 | 47.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30 | 0.95% |
| Some College | 594 | 18.85% |
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 | 3,081 | 2,778 | 453 |
| Hispanic | 33 | 33 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| Black | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 18.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,393 | $41,250 | $63,393 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $18,324 | $47,024 |
| High School Graduate | $47,059 | $49,340 | $41,081 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $41,378 | $16,175 |
| Overall | $41,450 | $46,919 | $37,567 |
| Some College | $35,417 | $48,646 | $31,314 |
$41,450
Average Earnings
$46,919
Average Male
$37,567
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.98% of West Jefferson residents speak only English, while 4.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,934 | 453 | 11.51% |
11.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.72%
Male Poverty Rate
11.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Jefferson is White, with 11.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Jefferson is White, with 11.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.67% |
| High School | 9.19% |
| Some College | 8.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.24% |
| Female Employed | 7.59% |
| Male Employed | 4.32% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,591 | $85,448 |
| Households | $63,750 | $76,229 |
| Married Families | $87,639 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,875 | $49,624 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
244
Number of Veterans
237
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 146 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 139 |
| 75+ | 34 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 235 | 6.75% |
| Black | 9 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 2.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
82.68%
Born in West Jefferson
97.73%
Native Born
2.27%
Foreign Born
2.15%
Non Citizen
0.12%
Naturalized
97.73% of West Jefferson residents were born in the United States, with 82.68% having been born in Ohio. 2.15% 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 | 5,154 | 111 | 2.2% |
| 2028 | 5,043 | 111 | 2.25% |
| 2027 | 4,932 | 111 | 2.3% |
| 2026 | 4,821 | 111 | 2.36% |
| 2025 | 4,710 | 111 | 2.41% |
| 2024 | 4,599 | 111 | 2.47% |
| 2023 | 4,488 | 305 | 7.29% |
| 2022 | 4,183 | -8 | -0.19% |
| 2021 | 4,191 | 36 | 0.87% |
| 2020 | 4,155 | -288 | -6.48% |
| 2019 | 4,443 | 22 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 4,421 | 43 | 0.98% |
| 2017 | 4,378 | 59 | 1.37% |
| 2016 | 4,319 | 7 | 0.16% |
| 2015 | 4,312 | 16 | 0.37% |
| 2014 | 4,296 | 49 | 1.15% |
| 2013 | 4,247 | 35 | 0.83% |
| 2012 | 4,212 | -12 | -0.28% |
| 2011 | 4,224 | -5 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 4,229 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,331 | -823 | -15.97% |