Jefferson County, West Virginia
Total Population: 58,546
County Seat: Charles Town
Median Home Value
$324,500
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$95,523
Across all households
Median Age
41 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
21.5%
65 Years and Over
17.0%
Male
49.8%
Female
50.2%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
97.2%
No Health Insurance
6.1%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
90.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
33.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
8.0%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$95,523
Mean Household Income
$116,259
Per Capita Income
$44,503
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.1%
In Labor Force (19–64)
77.8%
SNAP / Food Stamps
11.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$324,500
Median Rent
$1,103/mo
Total Housing Units
24,276
Owner-Occupied
79.2%
Renter-Occupied
20.8%
Vacancy Rate
9.5%
Married Couple Households
53.0%
Cohabiting Couple Households
8.0%
Male Householder, No Partner
18.1%
Female Householder, No Partner
20.8%
Average Household Size
2.61
Broadband Internet Access
91.2%
Housing Built Since 2010
11.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 54037.