WEST JEFFERSON, NC  28694

Total Population: 7,369

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Median Home Value

$239,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$48,135

Across all households

Median Age

49.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

21.2%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)84.1%
Hispanic or Latino11.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.9%
Two or More Races1.7%
Other Race0.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%

Under 18 Years

16.6%

65 Years and Over

26.9%

Male

46.3%

Female

53.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.8%

No Health Insurance

8.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$48,135

Mean Household Income

$64,370

Per Capita Income

$31,418

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

69.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

12.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$239,800

Median Rent

$757/mo

Total Housing Units

4,805

Owner-Occupied

78.8%

Renter-Occupied

21.2%

Vacancy Rate

27.2%

Married Couple Households

47.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

14.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

33.3%

Average Household Size

2.08

Broadband Internet Access

84.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 28694.