Jefferson County, West Virginia

Total Population: 58,546

County Seat: Charles Town

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)80.4%
Hispanic or Latino7.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)5.3%
Two or More Races4.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.4%
Other Race0.6%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

33.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.