West Jefferson, Alabama facts for kids
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West Jefferson, Alabama
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Location of West Jefferson in Jefferson County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.90 sq mi (4.92 km2) |
| • Land | 1.86 sq mi (4.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 417 |
| • Density | 223.83/sq mi (86.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 205 & 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-81336 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0128785 |
West Jefferson is a small town in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It became an official town in October 1964. At the time of the 2020 census, about 417 people lived there.
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Where is West Jefferson Located?
West Jefferson is found in the state of Alabama. It is located at coordinates 33.649773 degrees North and 87.071222 degrees West. This means it's in the northern part of the state.
How Big is West Jefferson?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in West Jefferson?
The number of people living in West Jefferson has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population history:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 233 | — | |
| 1980 | 357 | 53.2% | |
| 1990 | 388 | 8.7% | |
| 2000 | 344 | −11.3% | |
| 2010 | 338 | −1.7% | |
| 2020 | 417 | 23.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Who Lives in West Jefferson?
The 2020 United States census showed that 417 people lived in West Jefferson. These people made up 193 households and 127 families.
The census also collects information about different groups of people. Here's a breakdown of the racial makeup in West Jefferson in 2020:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 383 | 91.85% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 3 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.24% |
| Other/Mixed | 17 | 4.08% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 | 2.88% |
See also
- In Spanish: West Jefferson (Alabama) for children
