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Jefferson, WV

Census-designated place in Kanawha County, West Virginia.

Population

534

Land area

0.3sq mi

People per sq mi

1,600

ZIP codes

0

Jefferson and its ZIP codes

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Jefferson at a glance

  • Jefferson is about 22 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $39,861 a year, 33% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $73,800 (55% below West Virginia) and median rent is $636 a month.

Local data for Jefferson, WV

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Jefferson, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$39,861

Poverty rate

54.7%

Median home value

$73,800

Median rent

$636/mo

Homeownership

38.3%

Bachelor's or higher

1.7%

Median age

28.8

Average commute

25.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (72), German Americans (63), Scottish Americans (8).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kanawha County. PPP loans are for Jefferson.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$64,239

95,946 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$63,654

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2B

FY 2026, $11,279 per person

Kanawha County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Jefferson, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.8%
  • Carpooled15.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.3%

Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Jefferson, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

1,149

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,159

1.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 23°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Jefferson, WV, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.1%

U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts

Diabetes

18.9%

U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts

Smoking

22.7%

U.S. 12.8% +9.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.8%

U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts

Cities near Jefferson

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
West DunbarCensus-designated place0.6 mi0.2
InstituteCensus-designated place0.9 mi0.3
DunbarCity1.5 mi2.8
St. AlbansCity2.8 mi3.6
NitroCity4 mi5.3
South CharlestonCity4.1 mi9.8
Cross LanesCensus-designated place4.6 mi6.3
TornadoCensus-designated place5 mi3.6
Alum CreekCensus-designated place6.5 mi10.2
CharlestonCity7.3 mi31.4
PocaTown7.7 mi0.6
Raymond CityCensus-designated place8.7 mi0.4
Teays ValleyCensus-designated place10 mi7.3
BancroftTown11 mi0.1
SissonvilleCensus-designated place11 mi12.8
MaldenCensus-designated place12 mi0.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Jefferson, WV in?
Jefferson is in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Jefferson, WV?
About 534 people live in Jefferson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Jefferson?
Nearby places include West Dunbar (0.6 mi), Institute (0.9 mi), Dunbar (1.5 mi), St. Albans (2.8 mi), Nitro (4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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