Jefferson County, West Virginia
Jefferson County is home to 59,260 people. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line, below the West Virginia rate (16.7%). The median household income is $98,806.
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| Measure | Value | West Virginia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 59,260 | 1,778,373 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $98,806 | $59,608 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 8.7% | 16.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 11.3% | 21.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 6.0% | 6.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.9% | 24.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $350,800 | $162,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,108 | $872 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 41.3% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 5.1% | 1.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 41.0 years | 42.7 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Washington County, Maryland
- Clarke County, Virginia
- Frederick County, Virginia
- Loudoun County, Virginia
- Berkeley County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.