West Virginia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 59,260 (100%) |
| Population Density | 283 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 36 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $98,806 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,514 |
| Median Home Value | $350,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 24,774 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 18,305 (73.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,499 (18.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,970 (8.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 22,804 |
| Average Household Size | 2.55 |
| Family Households | 15,986 (70.1%) |
The table below compares Jefferson County to the other 55 counties and county equivalents in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 8 | 87th |
| Population Density | # 6 | 91st |
| Median Household Income | # 1 | 100th |
| Per Capita Income | # 1 | 100th |
| Diversity Index | # 2 | 98th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
