Doddridge County, West Virginia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 49th-largest in West Virginia

The population of Doddridge County, West Virginia is 7,767 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 49th-largest county in West Virginia. The median household income is $61,164, the median home value is $160,000, and the median age is 45.3.

The population of Doddridge County has declined 7.1% since 2010 (8,198 → 7,615), a -0.53% annualized rate.

Doddridge County within West Virginia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

7,767

Population

-0.53%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$61,164

Median Income

$160,000

Median Home Value

Doddridge County covers 320 sq mi of land at 24.3 people per square mile.

About Doddridge County, WV

Homeownership is the standout figure in Doddridge County: 88.5% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 7,767 residents, Doddridge County is a county in West Virginia. It ranks #49 among counties in West Virginia by population.

Median household income is $61,164, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.9%, close to the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $160,000, with typical rent around $827.

Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US counties, 12.7%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 8.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.

The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Doddridge County, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.

Doddridge County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Doddridge County had a population of 8,198 in 2010 and 7,615 in 2024, a -7.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 8,706 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -0.50%.

Doddridge County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

7,615

Population (2024)

8,198

Population (2010)

8,706

Peak (2015)

-0.50%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	8,198	-	-	estimate
2011	8,253	+55	+0.67%	estimate
2012	8,300	+47	+0.57%	estimate
2013	8,551	+251	+3.02%	estimate
2014	8,471	-80	-0.94%	estimate
2015	8,706	+235	+2.77%	estimate
2016	8,577	-129	-1.48%	estimate
2017	8,530	-47	-0.55%	estimate
2018	8,568	+38	+0.45%	estimate
2019	8,451	-117	-1.37%	estimate
2020	7,790	-661	-7.82%	estimate
2021	7,745	-45	-0.58%	estimate
2022	7,719	-26	-0.34%	estimate
2023	7,685	-34	-0.44%	estimate
2024	7,615	-70	-0.91%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	93.4%
Black or African American	2.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

45.3

Median Age

43.8%

Female

56.2%

Male

21.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

3.8%

5–9

4.7%

10–14

3.7%

15–19

7.8%

20–24

5.1%

25–34

11.8%

35–44

13.0%

45–54

13.3%

55–59

10.4%

60–64

5.4%

65–74

12.5%

75–84

6.9%

85+

1.8%

Children (under 15): 12.2% · Seniors (65+): 21.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$61,164+$3,247 vs state
Mean household income	$95,860
Per-capita income	$32,472
Poverty rate	11.9%
Unemployment rate	2.1%
Employment-to-population	42.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

14.3%

Retail trade

13.8%

Public administration

10.7%

Education & health care

10.3%

Arts, entertainment & food

8.4%

Manufacturing

7.6%

Construction

7.6%

Agriculture

7.6%

The largest employment sector in Doddridge County is professional & business services, accounting for 14.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

0.3%

Carpool

83.1%

Public transit

8.0%

Work from home

29.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$160,000+$4,400 vs state

Median home value

$827

Median rent

88.5%

Homeownership rate

3,248

Total housing units

74.4%

Occupied

25.6%

Vacant

11.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.7%

With health insurance

90.1%

With broadband internet

28.3%

Foreign-born

8.9%

Veterans (18+)

16.3%

With a disability

98.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

82.5%

High School+

12.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Doddridge County, West Virginia has a population of 7,767 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 49th-largest county in West Virginia. Population density is 24 people per square mile.

The population of Doddridge County has declined 7.1% since 2010 (8,198 → 7,615), a -0.53% annualized rate.

The median household income in Doddridge County, West Virginia is $61,164, with mean (average) household income of $95,860 and per-capita income of $32,472. 11.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Doddridge County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.4%), Black or African American (2.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Doddridge County, West Virginia is 45.3 years. Residents are 43.8% female and 56.2% male.

The median home value in Doddridge County is $160,000 and median monthly rent is $827. 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,248 total housing units, 25.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Doddridge County, West Virginia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 14.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

Charleston is among the largest cities associated with Doddridge County, West Virginia, with a population of 47,918.