Population 7,711 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Doddridge County
Household size in Doddridge County
| Period | Doddridge County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.96 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Doddridge County run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in West Virginia as a whole, where it has 2.43 people. Household size has dropped from 2.80 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Doddridge County
| Period | Doddridge County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 41.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.6 | 42.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.3 | 43.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.0 | 43.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +1.9 | +2.3 |
Doddridge County skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Doddridge County
| Period | Doddridge County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 9.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Doddridge County (12.8%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Doddridge County has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five West Virginia counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Doddridge County
Renters in Doddridge County
| Period | Doddridge County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 25.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 27.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 26.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 25.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Doddridge County is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. The renter share has fallen 6.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. No other West Virginia county has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Doddridge County
| Period | Doddridge County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 15.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.9% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 31.9% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 14.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Doddridge County: 19.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.5 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Doddridge County
| Period | Doddridge County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Doddridge County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Doddridge County
| Period | Doddridge County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $432 | $578 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $488 | $657 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $497 | $759 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $862 | $905 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$429 | +$327 | +$606 |
The median renter in Doddridge County pays $862 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $429 a month from 2006–10, a 99% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Doddridge County
Bachelor's degrees in Doddridge County
| Period | Doddridge County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 18.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 19.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 21.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 25.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Doddridge County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 13.8%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 5.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Doddridge County has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of West Virginia counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Doddridge County
| Period | Doddridge County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.0% | 82.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.4% | 84.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.9% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.1% | 89.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Doddridge County never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 12.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Doddridge County
| Period | Doddridge County | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 8.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 5.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Doddridge County: 7.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Doddridge County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doddridge County | 2.55 | 47.0 | 12.8% | 11.2% | 19.8% | 1976 | $862 | 13.8% | 85.1% | 7.5% |
| Ritchie County | 2.46 | 45.0 | 7.7% | 15.8% | 18.4% | 1977 | $628 | 15.0% | 85.5% | 2.0% |
| Harrison County | 2.47 | 43.1 | 8.7% | 26.4% | 13.2% | 1966 | $922 | 27.6% | 90.0% | 4.0% |
| Pleasants County | 2.58 | 43.5 | 10.1% | 18.6% | 13.9% | 1979 | $686 | 14.5% | 89.9% | 9.5% |
| Taylor County | 2.51 | 42.4 | 15.0% | 16.1% | 12.9% | 1973 | $823 | 21.3% | 88.7% | 6.5% |
| Barbour County | 2.49 | 40.7 | 13.7% | 21.7% | 14.7% | 1977 | $871 | 12.9% | 88.3% | 9.2% |
| Wood County | 2.34 | 43.9 | 10.0% | 24.9% | 11.4% | 1970 | $854 | 24.2% | 91.4% | 5.4% |
| Tucker County | 2.34 | 51.5 | 5.0% | 19.1% | 30.1% | 1974 | $678 | 23.8% | 90.5% | 6.9% |
| Athens County | 2.41 | 37.2 | 7.0% | 39.6% | 13.9% | 1975 | $1,004 | 35.7% | 91.8% | 6.8% |
| Vinton County | 2.39 | 43.4 | 9.1% | 24.5% | 11.5% | 1984 | $805 | 12.9% | 83.9% | 5.3% |
| Hampshire County | 2.80 | 45.8 | 11.9% | 17.3% | 31.8% | 1986 | $816 | 19.6% | 88.9% | 8.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Doddridge County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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