Jefferson County, West Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Jefferson County is located in West Virginia with a total population of 58,546. It is the 9th most populous county out of 55 in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Jefferson County is 41.0 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 42.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Jefferson County is $95,523. This is 65% higher than the state median of $57,917. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% higher. The poverty rate stands at 8.8%. This is 47% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $324,500. Housing costs are 109% higher than the state median of $155,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Jefferson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (5.3% vs 3.2%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (7.4% vs 2.0%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (1.4% vs 0.8%).

Education

33.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Jefferson County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 45% higher than the state rate of 23.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%.