COUNTY · WV
Jefferson County, West Virginia
Jefferson County is a county in West Virginia with FIPS code 54037 and an estimated population of 59,787 (Census 2023), 8th largest of 55 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Jefferson County
- State
- West Virginia
- Type
- county
- FIPS code
- 54037
- State FIPS
- 54
- Population (2023)
- 59,787
- Change since 2020
- +3.5%
- State rank
- 8 of 55
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Other counties in West Virginia
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Jefferson County?
Jefferson County, West Virginia has the five-digit FIPS code 54037: 54 for the state and 037 for the county.
What state is Jefferson County in?
Jefferson County is in West Virginia.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.