West Jefferson is a very small village located in the state of Ohio. With a population of 4,943 people and two associated neighborhoods, West Jefferson is the 306th largest community in Ohio.

A relatively large number of people in West Jefferson telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 9.17% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Residents will find that the village is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, West Jefferson is worth considering.

As is often the case in a small village, West Jefferson doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The rate of college-level education in West Jefferson is quite a bit lower than the national average among all cities of 21.84%: just 11.94% of people here over 25 have a bachelor's degree or an advanced degree.

The per capita income in West Jefferson in 2022 was $33,027, which is middle income relative to Ohio and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $132,108 for a family of four. However, West Jefferson contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call West Jefferson home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of West Jefferson residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in West Jefferson include German, Irish, English, Welsh, and Dutch.

The most common language spoken in West Jefferson is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.