Profile for Jefferson County, West Virginia, WV
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The county is in the Washington-Arlington metro area.The estimated population in 2004 was 47,663. This was an increase of 12.97% from the 2000 census.
Local
$44,374National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Jefferson County demographic reports
In 2002, the per capita personal income in Jefferson County was $27,957. This was an increase of 21.4% from 1997. The 2002 figure was 90% of the national per capita income, which was $30,906.
Cemeteries (20)
Colleges (1)
Communities (12)
Historic districts (2)
Hotels (1)
Libraries (3)
Museums (2)
School districts (1)
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20% of Jefferson County residents report German ancestry, and 14% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Jefferson County ancestry & family history guide.
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- Ancestry.com - WV data
- Birth, marriage & death records
- Cemetery records
- County history catalog
- Court, land & probate records
- Death index
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- Immigration records
- Military records (historic)
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Cemeteries in Jefferson County include Bolivar Cemetery, Bolivar Cemetery, Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Edge Hill Cemetery, Elk Branch Cemetery, Elmwood Cemetery, Fairview Cemetery, Franklintown Cemetery, Harper Cemetery, Jamestown Prosperity Cemetery ... View cemeteries
- Cemetery record compendium
- West Virginia cemetery message boards
- National database of cemetery records
- Veteran grave locator
Communities in Jefferson County include Bakerton, Bolivar, Charles Town, Halltown, Harpers Ferry, Kearneysville, Millville, Ranson, Rippon, Shenandoah Junction ... View communities
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- Obituary database - Ancestry.com
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- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Independent living centers in West Virginia
- National Council on Independent Living
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Colleges in Jefferson County include Shepherd College ... View colleges
School districts in Jefferson County include Jefferson County Schools Dist ... View school districts
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- Air pollution in Jefferson County
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- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
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- West Virginia state government
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- Historic sites in West Virginia
- Libraries in or near Charles Town, the county seat
- Museums in West Virginia
- National Historic Landmark search
- Search the Library of Congress
- Search the National Register for historic properties
- State archives
Libraries in Jefferson County include Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Public Library, Shepherdstown, South Jefferson ... View libraries
- Search historic newspaper articles
- Search recent news archive in West Virginia
- Today's news around West Virginia
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- Recent death notices - selected WV newspapers
- Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
- Chambers of commerce in West Virginia
- Community foundations (by state)
- Foundations (by name)
- Gay & lesbian community centers
- Nonprofit groups
Jefferson County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Jefferson County political report.
Hotels in Jefferson County include Knights Inn
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