West Jefferson Town, North Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1081 people, 527 households, and 291 families residing in the town. The population density was 619.2 people per square mile (239.07/kmē), it is 377th most densely populated town in North Carolina. There were 601 housing units at an average density of 343.4 per square mile (132.59/kmē). The average household size was 2.02 persons, and the average family size was 2.69 persons. In the town Age distribution was 19.3% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 23.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 114.1 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 119.1 females. The median age was 43 years, The median age of males and females living in West Jefferson Town was 38.6 and 46.7 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 94.73% White, 0.37% Black or African American, 1.57% American Indian, 0.28% Asian, 0.19% Native Hawaiian, 0.83% from two or more races and 2.04% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $24479, making it the 103rd poorest town by median household income among the North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $35000, it is the 180th lowest town by median family income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $19799, it would be the 196th highest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income was $17529, Males had a median income of $20703 versus $12182 for females.
In 2000, 171 pupils and students, of which 46.2% are male and 53.8% are female, 15.82% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 10.53% nursery or pri school, 4.68% kindergarten, 38.6% elementary school, 24.56% high school and 21.64% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1081 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1150 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1149 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1140 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1135 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1129 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1131 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1123 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1120 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1121 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1121 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 12 | 6 | 18 |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Elementary school | 39 | 27 | 66 |
| High school | 13 | 29 | 42 |
| College or graduate school | 11 | 26 | 37 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Jefferson town, North Carolina | $24479 | $35000 | $19799 |
| Ashe County, North Carolina | $28824 | $36052 | $16429 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |