Demographics & People — West Jefferson, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,567 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,200 |
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| Median Age | 43.4 |
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| Total Households | 567 |
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| Family Households | 314 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2209 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,345 |
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| Black or African American | 125 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 62 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| American | 601 |
| Other groups | 285 |
| English | 245 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 199 |
| Irish | 180 |
| German | 167 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 39 |
| Scottish | 33 |
| French (except Basque) | 31 |
Language
| English Only | 1,499 |
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| Spanish | 15 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,514 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 58 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,251 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for West Jefferson, North Carolina.
