West Jefferson, Ohio
West Jefferson: city in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
About
West Jefferson is a city located in the county of Madison in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,222. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,482 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about West Jefferson
| Population | 4,482 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Ohio (United States) |
| County | Madison County |
| Phone Area Codes | 205 |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.9448,-83.2688 |
| Altitude | 410 feet / 125 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:44:06 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 43162 |
| Population growth | 5.8% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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Geography
West Jefferson is located at 39°56'41"N 83°16'8"W (39.9447800, -83.2688000).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of West Jefferson increased by 5.8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,222 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,220 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,207 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,242 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,292 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,307 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,312 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,371 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,417 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,431 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,482 | 1.14% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,642 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,965 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,075 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,983 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.1% |
| White only, percent : | 92.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 88.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 408 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
West Jefferson zip code is 43162.
County name: Madison, County
fips: 39097
Hamden, Jefferson, New Hamden, New Hampton, West Jefferson Station
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $195,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,964 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $972 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,002 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,874 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.34 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 37.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,234 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 10,596 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 21,099 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $3,060 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $78,773 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $40,160 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 578 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 311 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 159 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 25 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 485 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 94 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 455 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,346.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.61 |
Best Things to Do in West Jefferson
1Prairie Oaks Metro Park
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Services and Civic Places in West Jefferson
1Jefferson Township Hall
225 Cemetery Rd, West Jefferson, OH 43162 View details
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to West Jefferson, OH. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204176 | Mount Carmel College of Nursing | Columbus (OH) | 43222-1504 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to West Jefferson, OH. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COL | Columbus, OH | 111 East Town Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to West Jefferson.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Jefferson Post Office | West Jefferson (OH) | 43162 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- West Jefferson, North Carolina town in North Carolina, United States with a population of 1,313 people.
- West Jefferson, Alabama human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America with a population of 415 people.
Other cities in Madison County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Madison County , OH.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| London | 10,316 | City in Madison County, Ohio, United States |
| Lafayette | 5,927 | Village in Ohio, United States |
| Plain City | 4,761 | Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America |
| Florence | 1,953 | Unincorporated community in Paint Township, Madison County, Ohio |
| Mount Sterling | 1,783 | Human settlement in Madison County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Choctaw Lake | 1,546 | Census-designated place in Madison County, Ohio |
| Range | 996 | Unincorporated community in Madison County, Ohio |
| South Solon | 362 | Human settlement in Madison County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Antioch | 79 | Village in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
West Jefferson distances to largest Ohio cities