Population by Age
Jefferson County, West Virginia
Source: Neilsen, 2012-2013
2012 Population by Age
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Household Income
Jefferson County, West Virginia
Percent
2012 Household Income and 2017 Forecast
< $15k
2012
2017
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Population by Race and Ethnicity
Jefferson County, West Virginia
Source: Neilsen, 2012-2013
Cost of Living
Jefferson/Berkeley County, WV
Jefferson County, West Virginia
90.0
Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index, 3rd Quarter 2011
Washington, D.C.
144.2
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 3rd Quarter 2011
Median Household Income (2013)
$61,709
Source: Claritas
Per capita income (2011)
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis
$38,127
Population
Jefferson County, West Virginia
Source: Neilsen, 2012-2013
Jefferson County, West Virginia
Education
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary with Kindergartens
Elementary without kindergarten
Daycare Centers:
8
1
12
http://www.jeffschools.net
High School
Junior High School
Private Schools
2
4
2
COLLEGES
-Shepherd University is a WV State College with approximately 4,000 students, offering numerous four-year
degree programs, and a new set of Master’s programs. http://www.shepherd.edu
-Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is a state-supported institution within the West Virginia
Community and Technical College system with approximately 2,000 students. The College offers associate
degrees, certiicates and certiication training in a wide range of ields.
-American Public University is an accredited higher education community comprised of two online learning
institutions: American Military University and American Public University. http://www.apus.edu
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
James Rumsey Center, Martinsburg, is a Regional Vocational Technical School, offering 17 high school programs and 8 post-secondary programs with approximately 700 students. http://www.jamesrumsey.net
LIBRARIES
4, with over 1.5 million volumes
Housing Units
Jefferson County, West Virginia
Source: Neilsen, 2012-2013
Housing
Jefferson County, West Virginia
With a diverse housing market, Jefferson County is more than just one of the top
locations in West Virginia for business. From upscale golf course communities to
chic downtown apartments, Jefferson County offers affordable homes that it a variety
of needs, income levels and lifestyles.
Average Home Price: $191,000
A sampling of subdivisions include:
• Tuscawilla Hills, Charles Town
• Locust Hill, Charles Town
• Huntield, Charles Town
• Breckenridge, Charles Town
• Briar Run, Ranson
• Fairfax Crossing, Ranson
• Shenandoah Springs, Ranson
• Beallair, Harpers Ferry
To locate a Jefferson County real estate professional, visit the Eastern Panhandle
Board of Realtors.
Education Attainment
Jefferson County, West Virginia
Source: Neilsen, 2012-2013
Healthcare
Jefferson County, West Virginia
With the growing need for quality healthcare services, Jefferson County is fortunate to have
Jefferson Memorial Hospital (part of WVU Hospitals-East) located in the heart of Charles
Town/Ranson. Jefferson Memorial Hospital currently has 45 beds with 32 full-time and 33
part-time physicians. Services include a 24-Hour Emergency Room, Level 4-trauma center,
CT Scanner, MRI Service, Ultramodern Lab Facility, Home Health Service, Intensive/Critical
Care Unit and Neurodiagnostic Laboratory.
In addition to Jefferson Memorial, the region has many other healthcare providers, including
12 dentists and 5 chiropractors. The county is served by Panhandle Home Health for home
healthcare services. These healthcare facilities provide thousands of valuable employment
opportunities.