Poverty Rate in Jefferson County, West Virginia
In Jefferson County, West Virginia, an estimated 5,153 of 56,491 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Jefferson County, West Virginia?
The poverty rate in Jefferson County, West Virginia is 9.7%.
- How many people in Jefferson County, West Virginia live in poverty?
In Jefferson County, West Virginia, an estimated 5,153 of 56,491 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Jefferson County, West Virginia compare to the average for West Virginia?
The poverty rate in Jefferson County, West Virginia is 45.83% lower than the West Virginia average. In Jefferson County, West Virginia, an estimated 9.1% of 56,491 people live in poverty. In West Virginia, 16.8% of 1,736,883 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Jefferson County, West Virginia compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Jefferson County, West Virginia is 27.2% lower than the US average. In Jefferson County, West Virginia, an estimated 9.1% of 56,491 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Bolivar, West Virginia 7.5% of 1,270 people.
- Charles Town, West Virginia 5.3% of 6,399 people.
- Harpers Ferry, West Virginia 3.3% of 301 people.
- Middleway, West Virginia 5% of 440 people.
- Ranson corporation, West Virginia 14.1% of 5,459 people.
Under 18 years
11.5% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
11.5% of 12 thousand people
Under 5 years
11% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
11% of 3 thousand people
5 to 17 years
11.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
11.7% of 9 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
10.5% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
10.5% of 12 thousand people
18 to 64 years
8.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
8.5% of 35 thousand people
18 to 34 years
9.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
9.3% of 10 thousand people
35 to 64 years
8.2% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
8.2% of 24 thousand people
60 years and over
7.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
7.6% of 13 thousand people
65 years and over
8.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
8.2% of 9 thousand people
White
8.6% Poverty Rate for White people in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
8.6% of 48 thousand people
Black or African American
8.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
8.1% of 3 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
9.3% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
9.3% of 75 people
Asian
3.2% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
3.2% of 782 people
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0% Poverty Rate for Pacific Islanders in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
0% of 6 people
Some other race
5.4% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
5.4% of 993 people
Two or more races
17% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
17% of 4 thousand people
Hispanic
13.8% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
13.8% of 4 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
8.5% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
8.5% of 46 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
8.1% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
8.1% of 40 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
18.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
18.1% of 4 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
14% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
14% of 12 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
5.5% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
5.5% of 11 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.2% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
2.2% of 13 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
5.2% of 29 thousand people
Employed
4.1% Poverty Rate for employed people in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
4.1% of 28 thousand people
Male
3.5% Poverty Rate for employed men in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
3.5% of 15 thousand people
Female
4.9% Poverty Rate for employed women in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
4.9% of 13 thousand people
Unemployed
27.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
27.7% of 1 thousand people
Male
23.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
23.1% of 726 people
Female
33% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
33% of 624 people
Population 16 years and over
8.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
8.6% of 46 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
1.9% of 21 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
12.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
12.2% of 9 thousand people
Did not work
15.4% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
15.4% of 15 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
21.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
21.5% of 10 thousand people
Male
16.8% Poverty Rate for single men in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
16.8% of 5 thousand people
Female
26.6% Poverty Rate for single women in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
26.6% of 5 thousand people
18 to 24 years
31% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
31% of 995 people
25 to 34 years
15.7% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
15.7% of 1 thousand people
35 to 44 years
21.1% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
21.1% of 1 thousand people
45 to 54 years
20.7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
20.7% of 1 thousand people
55 to 64 years
23.1% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
23.1% of 2 thousand people
65 to 74 years
13.8% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
13.8% of 2 thousand people
75 years and over
21.5% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
21.5% of 1 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
3.6% of 5 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
39.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
39.2% of 2 thousand people
Did not work
34.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
34.9% of 4 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Jefferson County, West Virginia
2022
9%
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