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West Jefferson, AL Population

The population of West Jefferson is 547, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
547
Total Population
38.8
Median age
60.51%
Female population %
65.3:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
80-84 years
Largest age group
79.9
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
Zero
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

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Age

West Jefferson's population is old compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in West Jefferson is 38.8, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • West Jefferson's population under 18 was 25.23%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • West Jefferson's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 22.49% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in West Jefferson, 21.94% were under the age of 15, 14.08% aged 15 to 29, 41.50% aged 30 to 64, 21.39% aged 65 to 84, and 1.10% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows West Jefferson's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
West Jefferson, AL population by age group. The largest age group was 80-84 years with a poulation of 66 (12.07% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 115 more females than males in West Jefferson:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 60.51% females and 39.49% males in West Jefferson, AL.
  • The West Jefferson, AL gender ratio is 65.3:100 i.e. 65.3 men to 100 women (0.653).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 10-14 years with a population of 27.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 80-84 years with a population of 60.
The grouped bar chart shows West Jefferson, AL population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 10-14 years (27) | Female # 80-84 years (60). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

West Jefferson's population is moderately diverse:

  • Racial distribution of West Jefferson population: 94.88% are White, 2.01% are Black or African American and 3.11% are multiracial.
  • West Jefferson's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the town.
  • By ethnicity, Zero is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 547 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in West Jefferson is White with a population of 519 (94.88% of the total population).
The bar chart shows West Jefferson, AL population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
West Jefferson, AL population by race. The largest racial group in West Jefferson is White with a population of 519 (94.88% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

West Jefferson's population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth:

  • The peak population was 443 in the year 2022
  • From 2000 to 2010, West Jefferson's population increased by 24 (5.81%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, West Jefferson's population decreased by 20 (4.58%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, West Jefferson's population was lowest in year 2008 at 388.
The graph shows West Jefferson's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
West Jefferson's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 443. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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