Jefferson County, WV

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2022 Population

58,043

0.871% 1-year growth

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

0% 1-year change

2022 Poverty Rate

9.12%

6.07% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$93,744

8.11% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$303,400

9.65% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

28,390

0.197% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Jefferson County, WV had a population of 58k people with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $93,744. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Jefferson County, WV grew from 57,542 to 58,043, a 0.871% increase and its median household income grew from $86,711 to $93,744, a 8.11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.46%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.45%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.05%), and White (Hispanic) (2.16%).

None of the households in Jefferson County, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.1% of the residents in Jefferson County, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jefferson County, WV are American Public University System (14,167 degrees awarded in 2022), Shepherd University (654 degrees), and Catholic Distance University (475398) (47 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Jefferson County, WV was $303,400, and the homeownership rate was 79.6%.

Most people in Jefferson County, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 37.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Jefferson County, WV was 2 cars per household.

Jefferson County, WV borders Washington County, MD, Clarke County, VA, Frederick County, VA, Loudoun County, VA, and Berkeley County, WV.

United States West Virginia Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Population & Diversity

Jefferson County, WV is home to a population of 58k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.38% of Jefferson County, WV residents were born outside of the country (2.54k people).

In 2022, there were 15 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (47.4k people) in Jefferson County, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.17k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.58k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2022 Citizenship

98.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.1% of Jefferson County, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Jefferson County, WV was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jefferson County, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
47.4k ± 330
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.17k ± 248
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.58k ± 375

6.46%

Hispanic Population

3.75k people

6.46% of the people in Jefferson County, WV are hispanic (3.75k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jefferson County, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,064 ± 1,115 people
Germany
1,923 ± 1,076 people
China
1,815 ± 1,045 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was Mexico, the natal country of 2,064 West Virginia residents, followed by Germany with 1,923 and China with 1,815.

Foreign-Born Population

4.38%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.54k people

4.69%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.7k people

As of 2022, 4.38% of Jefferson County, WV residents (2.54k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jefferson County, WV was 4.69%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jefferson County, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,318 ± 238
Vietnam
1,231 ± 182
Gulf War (1990s)
1,045 ± 218

Jefferson County, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.07 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jefferson County, WV employs 28.4k people. The largest industries in Jefferson County, WV are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,338 people), Retail Trade (3,317 people), and Educational Services (2,965 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($107,969), Public Administration ($99,563), and Information ($95,444).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,743. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

28.4k

2022 Value

± 1,146

−0.197%

1 Year decline

± 5.77%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Jefferson County, WV declined at a rate of −0.197%, from 28.4k employees to 28.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson County, WV, are Management Occupations (3,322 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,663 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,270 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson County, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

28.4k

2022 Value

± 1,146

−0.197%

1 Year decline

± 5.77%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Jefferson County, WV declined at a rate of −0.197%, from 28.4k employees to 28.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson County, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,338 people), Retail Trade (3,317 people), and Educational Services (2,965 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jefferson County, WV, though some of these residents may live in Jefferson County, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,701

Median earning men ± $2,514

$40,777

Median earning women ± $2,172

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($113,025), Information ($107,143), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,988).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($80,789), Manufacturing ($60,660), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,625).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

0.583%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 690k people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 0.583% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

83
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
65
Other Services (except Public Administration)
65
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$120k
Educational Services
$83.9k
Accommodation and Food Services
$59.4k
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Jefferson County, WV went to Donald J. Trump with 54.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.53%).

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (54.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.53%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Jefferson County, WV for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

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Joe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from West Virginia

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Jefferson County, WV awarded 14,868 degrees. The student population of Jefferson County, WV in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 32,202 male students and 19,869 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jefferson County, WV are White (7,963 and 54.1%), followed by Black or African American (2,329 and 15.8%), Hispanic or Latino (2,079 and 14.1%), and Unknown (1,158 and 7.86%).

The largest universities in Jefferson County, WV by number of degrees awarded are American Public University System (14,167 and 95.3%), Shepherd University (654 and 4.4%), and Catholic Distance University (475398) (47 and 0.316%).

The most popular majors in Jefferson County, WV are General Business Administration & Management (2,812 and 18.9%), General Studies (1,719 and 11.6%), and Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (777 and 5.23%).

The median tuition costs in Jefferson County, WV are $7,680 for private four year colleges, and $6,288 and $15,774 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Jefferson County, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 34.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 52,071 (61.8% men and 38.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 52,071 students enrolled in Jefferson County, WV, 61.8% men and 38.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 26,241 records, of which 36.2% were women and 63.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Intelligence
388 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
1,510 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
518 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Jefferson County, WV was General Intelligence with 388 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Jefferson County, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

American Public University System
14,167 degrees awarded
Shepherd University
654 degrees awarded
Catholic Distance University (475398)
47 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was American Public University System with 14,167 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 9,322 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jefferson County, WV, which is 1.68 times more than the 5,546 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 7,963 degrees mean that there were 3.42 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,329 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($7,680) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,994) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.661% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.559% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (549k), Some college (279k), and Secondary Education (210k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jefferson County, WV was $303,400 in 2022, which is 1.08 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $276,700 to $303,400, a 9.65% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson County, WV is 79.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Jefferson County, WV have an average commute time of 37.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jefferson County, WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jefferson County, WV is $93,744. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Jefferson County, WV was Census Tract 9725.01 with a value of $132,679, followed by Census Tract 9726.02 and Census Tract 9728, with respective values of $125,714 and $113,136.

In 2023, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson County, WV. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.986%.

Housing

Property

$303,400

Median Property Value 2022

±$11,604

$17,092

Median Property Taxes

±$872

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jefferson County, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Jefferson County, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.6%

Homeownership

2022

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 79.6% of the housing units in Jefferson County, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jefferson County, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9725.01
Census Tract 9726.02
Census Tract 9728

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jefferson County, WV was Census Tract 9725.01 with a value of $132,679, followed by Census Tract 9726.02 and Census Tract 9728, with respective values of $125,714 and $113,136.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Jefferson County, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$93,744

Median Household Income

± $5,591

21.5k

Number of Households

± 934

In 2022, the median household income of the 21.5k households in Jefferson County, WV grew to $93,744 from the previous year's value of $86,711.

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson County, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jefferson County, WV is from West Virginia.

0.449

2022 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (74.1%)
Worked At Home (13.1%)
Carpooled (8.17%)

In 2022, 74.1% of workers in Jefferson County, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.1%) and those who carpooled to work (8.17%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

37.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jefferson County, WV have a longer commute time (37.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 8.26% of the workforce in Jefferson County, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jefferson County, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson County, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jefferson County, WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson County, WV. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.986%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson County, WV (5.15k out of 56.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jefferson County, WV is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 10.9% of the children was living in poverty in Jefferson County, WV. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.2% of the population of Jefferson County, WV has health coverage, with 52.7% on employee plans, 13.8% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 2.53% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, WV see 1554 patients per year on average, which represents a 18.4% decrease from the previous year (1905 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3072 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 941 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,554 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jefferson County, WV

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, WV see an average of 1,554 patients per year. This represents a 18.4% decrease from the previous year (1,905 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Jefferson County, WV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 42.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.82%

Uninsured

52.7%

Employer Coverage

13.8%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

2.53%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson County, WV grew by 9.38% from 5.33% to 5.82%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jefferson County, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 29.8 in Jefferson County, WV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jefferson County, WV.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.5% in Jefferson County, WV.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Jefferson County, WV.