Jefferson, WV Demographics
A map of Jefferson's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 411 | 78.0% |
Black | 60 | 11.4% |
Multiracial | 43 | 8.2% |
Hispanic | 8 | 1.5% |
Native American/Other | 5 | 0.9% |
Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Jefferson, West Virginia had a population of 527 in 2020. It was 78.0% White, 11.4% Black, 0.0% Asian, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 8.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Jefferson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Jefferson is the 217th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Jefferson's White Population
411 residents of Jefferson identify as White, or 78.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Jefferson slightly less than the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Jefferson is ranked #413 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson is more White than neighboring Institute (27.8% White), West Dunbar (42.9% White), and Dunbar (76.1% White). Jefferson is less White than neighboring St. Albans (87.6% White), and South Charleston (83% White).
Jefferson's Black Population
60 residents of Jefferson identify as Black, or 11.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Jefferson slightly larger than the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Jefferson is ranked #25 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson is more Black than neighboring St. Albans (4.6% Black), and South Charleston (8.1% Black). Jefferson is less Black than neighboring Institute (61.7% Black), West Dunbar (47.5% Black), and Dunbar (13.5% Black).
Jefferson's Asian Population
0 residents of Jefferson identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Jefferson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Jefferson is ranked #248 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson is less Asian than neighboring Institute (1.1% Asian), West Dunbar (0.3% Asian), Dunbar (1.4% Asian), St. Albans (0.6% Asian), and South Charleston (1.2% Asian).
Jefferson's Hispanic Population
8 residents of Jefferson identify as Hispanic, or 1.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Jefferson roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Jefferson is ranked #147 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson is less Hispanic than neighboring Institute (5.1% Hispanic), West Dunbar (1.6% Hispanic), Dunbar (1.8% Hispanic), St. Albans (1.7% Hispanic), and South Charleston (1.8% Hispanic).
Jefferson's Native American/Other Population
5 residents of Jefferson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Jefferson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Jefferson is ranked #49 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Institute (0.5% Native American/Other), Dunbar (0.6% Native American/Other), St. Albans (0.5% Native American/Other), and South Charleston (0.8% Native American/Other). Jefferson is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Dunbar (1.8% Native American/Other).
Jefferson's Multiracial Population
43 residents of Jefferson identify as Multiracial, or 8.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Jefferson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Jefferson is ranked #7 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson is more Multiracial than neighboring Institute (3.9% Multiracial), West Dunbar (5.8% Multiracial), Dunbar (6.6% Multiracial), St. Albans (5% Multiracial), and South Charleston (5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.