Doddridge, WV County is a rural area located in the Northern Panhandle region of West Virginia. With a population of 7,929 people and a population density of 26 people per square mile, it is an ideal place for those who love the outdoors and value a small-town feel. It is home to several local businesses such as Doddridge County Farms, Ewing Oil Company, and Elkins Trucking. For year-round outdoor activities, residents can enjoy hiking in Mountwood Park or fishing at Wadestown Lake. Other organizations in the area include the Doddridge County Animal Shelter and the Doddridge County Little League organization. Local sporting events such as track meets and football games are held annually at Doddridge High School Stadium.
The population in Doddridge County is 7,929. There are 25 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Doddridge County is 46.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Doddridge County is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Doddridge County
- 49.7% are married
- 14.8% are divorced
- 22.0% are married with children
- 15.0% have children, but are single
Race in Doddridge County
- 95.7% are White
- 1.4% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander