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Doddridge County

West Virginia · 7,808 residents · 319.723 sq mi
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Doddridge County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,300. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $124,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,808
+5%since 2000
from 7,403 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+9%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Doddridge County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,744 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,040
+100%since 2000
from $13,507 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services7.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing6.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,300
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$378
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
19.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+16%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(7,252)
Black0.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(42)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(178)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(7,290)
Black2.2%(174)
Hispanic / Latino1%(77)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other1.6%(126)
Diversity Score12.3%(962)
Segregation Score11.9%(930)
Diversity Score
12
+412%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
12
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+14%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Doddridge County, West Virginia?

Doddridge County, West Virginia has about 7,808 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Doddridge County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Doddridge County, West Virginia earns about $51,300 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Doddridge County, West Virginia expensive?

In Doddridge County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $124,300, and the typical rent is about $378 a month.

How educated are people in Doddridge County, West Virginia?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Doddridge County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Doddridge County, West Virginia?

About 13.1% of people in Doddridge County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Doddridge County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Doddridge County, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 814 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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