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West Jefferson, Alabama
Location of West Jefferson in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Location of West Jefferson in Jefferson County, Alabama.
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
 (2020)
 • 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.

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
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

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:

West Jefferson racial composition
Race Number of People Percentage
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%

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