Population 7,709 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Jefferson
Household size in West Jefferson
| Period | West Jefferson | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in West Jefferson average 2.61 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has climbed from 2.50 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in West Jefferson
| Period | West Jefferson | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.0 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.6 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.4 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
West Jefferson skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.0, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in West Jefferson
| Period | West Jefferson | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.3% of households in West Jefferson, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in West Jefferson
Renters in West Jefferson
| Period | West Jefferson | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.4% of households in West Jefferson rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 33.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in West Jefferson
| Period | West Jefferson | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.4% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in West Jefferson: just 3.7% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in West Jefferson
| Period | West Jefferson | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in West Jefferson is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in West Jefferson
| Period | West Jefferson | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $924 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $862 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $970 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,112 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$188 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in West Jefferson runs $1,112 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $188 a month from 2006–10, a 20% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in West Jefferson
Bachelor's degrees in West Jefferson
| Period | West Jefferson | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in West Jefferson: 19.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.1 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in West Jefferson
| Period | West Jefferson | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.9% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.2% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.2% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.0% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in West Jefferson is close to the national rate: 89.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Columbus area (92.2%). The share with a diploma is up 4.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in West Jefferson
| Period | West Jefferson | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in West Jefferson runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
West Jefferson compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Jefferson | 2.61 | 44.4 | 7.3% | 18.4% | 3.7% | 1968 | $1,112 | 19.9% | 89.0% | 3.7% |
| Georgesville | 2.50 | 43.5 | 5.4% | 12.8% | 3.5% | 1984 | $1,982 | 24.9% | 89.4% | 1.3% |
| Galloway | 2.69 | 37.0 | 11.4% | 26.2% | 7.0% | 1994 | $1,481 | 34.1% | 91.8% | 2.9% |
| Mudsock | 2.82 | 41.5 | 3.2% | 18.2% | 4.6% | 2005 | $1,547 | 58.0% | 96.9% | 6.4% |
| Madison Lake | 2.37 | 46.4 | 7.6% | 22.7% | 4.4% | 1974 | $1,014 | 30.6% | 91.2% | 5.1% |
| Plumwood | 2.62 | 40.9 | 16.5% | 15.3% | 5.0% | 1986 | $1,250 | 26.3% | 83.3% | 15.2% |
| Lincoln Village | 2.41 | 41.7 | 10.3% | 36.1% | 12.9% | 1963 | $1,085 | 11.8% | 84.4% | 2.5% |
| London | 2.53 | 42.2 | 9.4% | 29.1% | 8.9% | 1974 | $897 | 23.8% | 89.6% | 5.2% |
| Hilliard | 2.65 | 36.6 | 9.4% | 34.8% | 5.8% | 1995 | $1,702 | 55.6% | 95.1% | 3.6% |
| Amlin | 3.11 | 37.7 | 4.7% | 15.8% | 6.7% | 2011 | $2,032 | 70.4% | 98.6% | 0.6% |
| Harrisburg | 2.62 | 44.0 | 10.1% | 13.9% | 8.1% | 1974 | $1,322 | 17.7% | 91.1% | 4.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up West Jefferson. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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