Jefferson, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Putnam County County
1.4
/5.0
F
Poor
653
Population
1,979/sq mi density
$76,900
Home Value
$112,781 Zillow
$621
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
653
Census 2023
Population Density
1,979
per square mile
Land Area
0.6
square miles (1.4 km²)
Median Age
30.5 yrs
22% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
57.4%
Male
42.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 22.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
76.4%
Black
22.7%
Hispanic
0.9%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0.9% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
98.8%
Spanish
0.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.9%
Veterans
2.0%
67% below US avg (6%)
Disability
24.9%
92% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.5%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.5%
48% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.424
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 653 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,979 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 30.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 57.4% |
| Female | 42.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.4% |
| Black or African American | 22.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 98.8% |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.9% |
| Veterans | 2.0% |
| Disability | 24.9% |
| Health Insurance | 95.5% |
| Uninsured | 4.5% |
| Broadband Access | 96.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.424 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |