| Place Name | West Jefferson |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28694 |
| County | Ashe County |
| Area Code(s) | 336,743 |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Population (2022) | 1,391 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -1.54% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 84.5% |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 5th |
| State House Districts | 93 |
| State Senate Districts | 45 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 84.5% |
| African American | 9.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 3.57% |