Jefferson County, West Virginia

Jefferson County is a one of the county from West Virginia's 55 counties, located in Southern Region (South Atlantic) of United States. The population of the county was 42190 as per the 2000 census data. Its population was estimated at 51615 in July 2008, making it West Virginia's 11th largest county. It has total area of 211.57 square miles (547.96 sq km), of which, 209.53 square miles (542.68 sq km) of it is land and 2.03 square miles (5.26 sq km) of it is water, making it the sixth smallest by size in West Virginia.

Jefferson County West Virginia
Map of Jefferson County, West Virginia

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 42190 people, 16165 households, and 11319 families residing in the county. The population density was 201.4 people per square mile (77.76/kmē), giving it the ninth most densely populated county among the West Virginia. There were 17623 housing units at an average density of 84.1 per square mile (32.47/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.54 persons, and the average family size was 2.99 persons. Age range in the county was well distributed with 23.9% under the age of 18, 10% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males. It has an estimated population (as of July 2008) of 51615, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 46729 White, 3543 Black or African American, 127 American Indian, 423 Asian, 21 Native Hawaiian, and 772 from two or more races.

Jefferson County West Virginia Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Jefferson County West Virginia School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Jefferson County West Virginia GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $44374, making its West Virginia's highest county by median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $51351, it is the wealthiest county in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the county was $20441, making its West Virginia's second highest county by per capita income.

In 2000, 10289 pupils and students, of which 5294 are male and 4995 are female, 24.39% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 526 nursery or pri school, 513 kindergarten, 4685 elementary school, 2206 high school and 2359 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Bolivar TownJefferson County0.490.49010452141.12096942375
2Charles Town CityJefferson County1.41.4029072082.31810432538
3Corporation Of Ranson TownJefferson County0.870.87029513402.81280424485
4Harpers Ferry TownJefferson County0.620.560.06307552.22963852344
5Shepherdstown TownJefferson County0.360.3608032217.72853940750
YearPopulation
April 2000 census42190
April 2000 Estimate42190
July 2000 Estimate42439
July 2001 Estimate43292
July 2002 Estimate44685
July 2003 Estimate45954
July 2004 Estimate47029
July 2005 Estimate48507
July 2006 Estimate49666
July 2007 Estimate50788
July 2008 Estimate51615
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school297229526
Kindergarten260253513
Elementary school249921864685
High school111610902206
College or graduate school112212372359
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Jefferson County, West Virginia$44374$51351$20441
West Virginia, United States$29696$36484$16477
United States$41994$50046$21587