The Town FilesJefferson County, West Virginia
59,260 people. The median home is worth $350,800 (typical West Virginia town: $125,000) and the median household earns $98,806.
Towns in Jefferson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Town | 6,534 | $377,700 | $89,263 | 38.5 |
| Ranson corporation | 5,433 | $242,700 | $89,523 | 39.3 |
| Shannondale | 3,487 | $293,600 | $80,000 | 42.4 |
| Shepherdstown | 1,531 | $485,200 | $63,750 | 21.8 |
| Bolivar | 1,036 | $251,600 | $83,068 | 39.3 |
| Shenandoah Junction | 635 | $192,900 | $94,821 | 30.9 |
People and housing
| Jefferson County | Typical West Virginia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $350,800 | $125,000 |
| Median rent | $1,108 | $811 |
| Median household income | $98,806 | $52,093 |
| Median age | 41.0 | 43.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.9% | 18.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% | 18.6% |
Jobs and pay
17,087 jobs in 2024, average pay $61,812 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 807 storm events in Jefferson County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Jefferson County has been included in 19 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3639: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4517: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3450: Covid-19 |
| July 12, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4378: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3358: Hurricane Sandy |
| July 23, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4071: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).