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West Jefferson town, North Carolina

Official LSAD Designation: West Jefferson town • Census GEOID: 3772540 • Ashe County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for West Jefferson town.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $46,827 ±$20,727
Per Capita Income $27,923 ±$5,524
Poverty Rate 20.8% ±9.3%
Population Below Poverty Level 283 ±150
Unemployment Rate 12.7% ±9.1%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 562 ±231
Broadband Internet Rate 78.3% ±11.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).