West Jefferson, NC Demographics
A map of West Jefferson's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,079 | 84.4% |
Hispanic | 139 | 10.9% |
Multiracial | 24 | 1.9% |
Black | 18 | 1.4% |
Asian | 10 | 0.8% |
Native American/Other | 9 | 0.7% |
West Jefferson, North Carolina had a population of 1,279 in 2020. It was 84.4% White, 1.4% Black, 0.8% Asian, 10.9% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 1.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Jefferson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 776 places in North Carolina, West Jefferson is the 401st most populous. 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's White Population
1,079 residents of West Jefferson identify as White, or 84.4%. This makes the White share of the population of West Jefferson considerably larger than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, West Jefferson is ranked #189 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Jefferson is more White than neighboring Boone (71.8% White). West Jefferson is less White than neighboring Jefferson (87.3% White), Lansing (92.1% White), Troutdale (88.3% White), and Cove Creek (92.1% White).
West Jefferson's Black Population
18 residents of West Jefferson identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Jefferson less than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, West Jefferson is ranked #650 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Jefferson is more Black than neighboring Jefferson (1.1% Black), Lansing (0% Black), and Cove Creek (0.1% Black). West Jefferson is less Black than neighboring Boone (9.3% Black), and Troutdale (4.1% Black).
West Jefferson's Asian Population
10 residents of West Jefferson identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Jefferson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, West Jefferson is ranked #307 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Jefferson is more Asian than neighboring Lansing (0% Asian), Troutdale (0% Asian), and Cove Creek (0% Asian). West Jefferson is less Asian than neighboring Boone (3.4% Asian).
West Jefferson's Hispanic Population
139 residents of West Jefferson identify as Hispanic, or 10.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Jefferson roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, West Jefferson is ranked #185 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Jefferson is more Hispanic than neighboring Jefferson (7.4% Hispanic), Lansing (2.4% Hispanic), Boone (9.3% Hispanic), Troutdale (4.1% Hispanic), and Cove Creek (3.7% Hispanic).
West Jefferson's Native American/Other Population
9 residents of West Jefferson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Jefferson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, West Jefferson is ranked #394 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Jefferson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jefferson (0.6% Native American/Other). West Jefferson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lansing (0.8% Native American/Other), Boone (2% Native American/Other), and Troutdale (1.4% Native American/Other).
West Jefferson's Multiracial Population
24 residents of West Jefferson identify as Multiracial, or 1.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Jefferson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, West Jefferson is ranked #708 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Jefferson is less Multiracial than neighboring Jefferson (2.8% Multiracial), Lansing (4.8% Multiracial), Boone (4.2% Multiracial), Troutdale (2.1% Multiracial), and Cove Creek (3.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.