Jefferson County, West Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Jefferson County
- State
- West Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 54037
- State FIPS
- 54
- County FIPS
- 037
Geography
- Land Area
- 209.30 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.38 sq mi
- Total Area
- 211.67 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.307398
- Longitude
- -77.863220
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 57,715
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 45,420
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 53,979 | 93.5% |
| Hispanic | 3,736 | 6.5% |
| White | 47,783 | 82.8% |
| Black | 3,207 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 622 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 25 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 224 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 42,982 | 94.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,434 | 5.4% |
| White | 38,483 | 84.7% |
| Black | 3,254 | 7.2% |
| Asian | 766 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 422 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 60 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 59,260
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $101,156
- Poverty Rate
- 8.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,024
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 47,826 | 80.7% |
| Black | 3,375 | 5.7% |
| Asian | 827 | 1.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 36,806
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 10,466 | 28.4% |
| Republican | 13,167 | 35.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 11,749 | 31.9% |
| Other | 53 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 17,742 | 48.2% |
| Female | 19,008 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 29,945 | 81.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,837 | 5.0% |
| Black | 732 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 394 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 17,880
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 14,970 | 50.0% |
| Hispanic | 609 | 33.2% |
| Black | 252 | 34.4% |
| Asian | 164 | 41.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,699 | 49.0% |
| Female | 9,162 | 48.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,709 (23.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 14,090 (34.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 24,774
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $354,470
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,128
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 69.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 17.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.