Jefferson, NC Demographics

A map of Jefferson's Population by Race

Jefferson, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,864, a large increase from the 1,622 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.8% White, 7.8% Hispanic, 1.3% Multiracial, 1.0% Black, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Jefferson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Jefferson has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Jefferson, that probability was 23.1% in 2020 and 18.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Jefferson is ranked the 353rd most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Jefferson was ranked the 351st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Jefferson's White Population

1,674 residents of Jefferson, or 89.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Jefferson is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Jefferson ranks 151st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jefferson's White population has grown by an estimated 18.2%. White residents' share of Jefferson's population has increased from 87.3% to 89.8%.

Jefferson is more White than neighboring West Jefferson (78.3% White), and Boone (83.7% White). Jefferson is less White than neighboring Lansing (96.4% White), Troutdale (91% White), and Millers Creek (95.6% White).

Jefferson's Black Population

18 residents of Jefferson, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Jefferson is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Jefferson ranks 674th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jefferson's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Jefferson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Jefferson is more Black than neighboring Lansing (0% Black), and Millers Creek (0% Black). Jefferson is less Black than neighboring West Jefferson (4.7% Black), Troutdale (2.8% Black), and Boone (3.5% Black).

Jefferson's Asian Population

0 residents of Jefferson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Jefferson is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Jefferson ranks 321st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jefferson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Jefferson's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Jefferson is less Asian than neighboring Boone (1.8% Asian).

Jefferson's Hispanic Population

145 residents of Jefferson, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Jefferson is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Jefferson ranks 312th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jefferson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Jefferson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.8%.

Jefferson is more Hispanic than neighboring Lansing (3.6% Hispanic), Troutdale (6.2% Hispanic), Boone (7.7% Hispanic), and Millers Creek (3.8% Hispanic). Jefferson is less Hispanic than neighboring West Jefferson (12% Hispanic).

Jefferson's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Jefferson, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Jefferson is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Jefferson ranks 530th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jefferson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Jefferson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Jefferson is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Jefferson (0% Native American/Other), Lansing (0% Native American/Other), Troutdale (0% Native American/Other), and Millers Creek (0% Native American/Other).

Jefferson's Multiracial Population

24 residents of Jefferson, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Jefferson is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Jefferson ranks 593rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jefferson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Jefferson's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.3%.

Jefferson is more Multiracial than neighboring Lansing (0% Multiracial), Troutdale (0% Multiracial), and Millers Creek (0.6% Multiracial). Jefferson is less Multiracial than neighboring West Jefferson (5% Multiracial), and Boone (3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.