West Jefferson, NC Demographics

A map of West Jefferson's Population by Race

West Jefferson, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,436, a large increase from the 1,279 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.3% White, 12.0% Hispanic, 5.0% Multiracial, 4.7% Black, 0.0% Asian, 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 more 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 West Jefferson, that probability was 27.6% in 2020 and 36.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Jefferson is ranked the 395th 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). West Jefferson was ranked the 401st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Jefferson's White Population

1,125 residents of West Jefferson, or 78.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Jefferson is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. West Jefferson ranks 193rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Jefferson's White population has grown by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of West Jefferson's population has decreased from 84.4% to 78.3%.

West Jefferson is less White than neighboring Jefferson (89.8% White), Lansing (96.4% White), Boone (83.7% White), Troutdale (91% White), and Cove Creek (86.7% White).

West Jefferson's Black Population

67 residents of West Jefferson, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Jefferson is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. West Jefferson ranks 652nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Jefferson's Black population has grown by an estimated 272.2%. Black residents' share of West Jefferson's population has increased from 1.4% to 4.7%.

West Jefferson is more Black than neighboring Jefferson (1% Black), Lansing (0% Black), Boone (3.5% Black), Troutdale (2.8% Black), and Cove Creek (0% 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 slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. West Jefferson ranks 326th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 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 decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

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

West Jefferson's Hispanic Population

172 residents of West Jefferson, or 12.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Jefferson is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. West Jefferson ranks 186th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Jefferson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.7%. Hispanic residents' share of West Jefferson's population has increased from 10.9% to 12.0%.

West Jefferson is more Hispanic than neighboring Jefferson (7.8% Hispanic), Lansing (3.6% Hispanic), Boone (7.7% Hispanic), and Troutdale (6.2% Hispanic). West Jefferson is less Hispanic than neighboring Cove Creek (13% 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 North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. West Jefferson ranks 420th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 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 decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

West Jefferson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jefferson (0.2% Native American/Other), and Boone (0.2% Native American/Other).

West Jefferson's Multiracial Population

72 residents of West Jefferson, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Jefferson is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. West Jefferson ranks 715th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Jefferson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Jefferson's population has increased from 1.9% to 5.0%.

West Jefferson is more Multiracial than neighboring Jefferson (1.3% Multiracial), Lansing (0% Multiracial), Boone (3% Multiracial), Troutdale (0% Multiracial), and Cove Creek (0.3% 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.