Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

West Jefferson, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,392

Median Agei

44.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.8%4,120

Hispanic/Latino

3.7%162

Two or More

2.2%96

Black

0.2%8

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.9%93

High School Diploma

46.6%1,507

Some College (<1 yr)

8.9%288

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%390

Associate's Degree

6.7%216

Bachelor's Degree

8.7%281

Master's Degree

2.5%81

Professional Degree

0.7%24

HS or Higher

89.1%

BA or Higher

11.9%

Graduate+

3.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$192,100

Median Renti

$969

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.5%1,284

Renter-Occupied

22.5%372

Total Units

1,718

Homeownership

77.5%

Vacancy Rate

3.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.3%4

$50K–$100K

3.9%50

$100K–$150K

15.7%201

$150K–$200K

35.7%458

$200K–$300K

36.2%465

$300K–$500K

3.6%46

$500K–$1M

4%52

$1M+

0.6%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

133

$1,000–$1,250

110

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

3.7%63

2000–2009

2.5%43

1990–1999

4.4%76

1980–1989

12.9%221

1970–1979

20.2%347

1960–1969

19.8%341

1950–1959

21%361

1940–1949

5.1%87

1939 or earlier

10.4%179

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.5%1,383

Electricity

15.5%257

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%8

Coal

0.5%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,136

Mean Household Incomei

$82,902

Per Capita Incomei

$33,027

Poverty Ratei

8.6%

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

2,303

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.8%14

$10K–$15K

3.8%63

$15K–$20K

0.9%15

$20K–$25K

3.4%57

$25K–$30K

3.4%57

$30K–$35K

5.8%96

$35K–$40K

4.8%79

$40K–$45K

6.7%111

$45K–$50K

6.1%101

$50K–$60K

10.4%172

$60K–$75K

11.5%190

$75K–$100K

8.9%148

$100K–$125K

12.9%213

$125K–$150K

10.1%167

$150K–$200K

7.5%124

$200K+

3%49

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,202

Avg. Commutei

25.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,255

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

294(8.1% of civilian adults)