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The Town of West Jefferson had a population of 1,436 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for West Jefferson is located at latitude 36.4037 and longitude -81.4929 in Ashe County. The formal boundaries for the Town of West Jefferson encompass a land area of 2.09 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Ashe County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of West Jefferson has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of West Jefferson is located within Township of West Jefferson, a minor civil division (MCD) of Ashe County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,436 (100%) |
| Population Density | 667 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 37 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $46,827 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,923 |
| Median Home Value | $232,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 747 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 301 (40.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 252 (33.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 194 (26.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 553 |
| Average Household Size | 2.40 |
| Family Households | 287 (51.9%) |
The table below compares West Jefferson to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 396 | 49th |
| Population Density | # 382 | 51st |
| Median Household Income | # 583 | 25th |
| Per Capita Income | # 504 | 35th |
| Diversity Index | # 465 | 40th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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