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Dorothy

West Virginia · 115 residents · 0.351 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. With a median age of 59.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 59.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
115
+3%since 2023
from 112 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
328 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 319 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
59.5
Unchangedsince 2023
from 59.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
10313116018821720202024Dorothy
2024115
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$8,305
+15%since 2023
from $7,221 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.161
−38%since 2023
from 0.259 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing13.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
80.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
58.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(115)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 32.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 67.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
34.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 35.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
25.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
Female
74.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 69.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
70.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 61.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dorothy, West Virginia?

Dorothy, West Virginia has about 115 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Dorothy, West Virginia?

About 36.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dorothy, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dorothy, West Virginia?

About 12.2% of people in Dorothy, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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