West Jefferson, AL Demographics

A map of West Jefferson's Population by Race

West Jefferson, Alabama has an estimated population of 581, a dramatic increase from the 417 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.2% White, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Jefferson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Jefferson has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Jefferson, that probability was 15.4% in 2020 and 5.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Jefferson is ranked the 403rd most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 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). West Jefferson was ranked the 427th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Jefferson's White Population

565 residents of West Jefferson, or 97.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Jefferson is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. West Jefferson ranks 76th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Jefferson's White population has grown by an estimated 47.5%. White residents' share of West Jefferson's population has increased from 91.8% to 97.2%.

West Jefferson is more White than neighboring Dora (75.1% White), Graysville (67.8% White), Adamsville (24.8% White), and Maytown (82.8% White). West Jefferson is less White than neighboring Sumiton (97.6% White).

West Jefferson's Black Population

3 residents of West Jefferson, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Jefferson is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. West Jefferson ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Jefferson's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of West Jefferson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

West Jefferson is less Black than neighboring Dora (17.8% Black), Graysville (27.9% Black), Adamsville (61% Black), Sumiton (1.9% Black), and Maytown (2.9% Black).

West Jefferson's Asian Population

0 residents of West Jefferson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Jefferson is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. West Jefferson ranks 330th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Jefferson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Jefferson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Jefferson is less Asian than neighboring Dora (4% Asian), Graysville (0.1% Asian), and Adamsville (1.3% Asian).

West Jefferson's Hispanic Population

0 residents of West Jefferson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Jefferson is lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. West Jefferson ranks 257th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Jefferson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Jefferson's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.0%.

West Jefferson is less Hispanic than neighboring Dora (1.5% Hispanic), Graysville (0.7% Hispanic), and Maytown (12.4% Hispanic).

West Jefferson's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Jefferson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Jefferson is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. West Jefferson ranks 472nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Jefferson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Jefferson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Jefferson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Adamsville (12.6% Native American/Other).

West Jefferson's Multiracial Population

13 residents of West Jefferson, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Jefferson is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. West Jefferson ranks 224th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Jefferson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.5%. Multiracial residents' share of West Jefferson's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.2%.

West Jefferson is more Multiracial than neighboring Dora (1.7% Multiracial), Adamsville (0.3% Multiracial), Sumiton (0.5% Multiracial), and Maytown (1.9% Multiracial). West Jefferson is less Multiracial than neighboring Graysville (3.4% 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.