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West Jefferson, North Carolina, in Ashe county, is 48 miles E of Johnson City, Tennessee (center to center) and 89 miles NW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town contains a population of approximately 1,081.
In West Jefferson, about 49% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in West Jefferson, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.
West Jefferson boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, West Jefferson had a median family income of $35,000.
Political donors in West Jefferson favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.
West Jefferson has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 50% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. West Jefferson, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for North Carolina.
In West Jefferson, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing West Jefferson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):
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| Female Share of the Population |  |  |
| Racial Diversity | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women | |  |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
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| College Educated Adults | |  |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home |  | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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