Doddridge County, West Virginia
Doddridge County: County in West Virginia, United States
About
Doddridge County is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,202 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,368 inhabitants. Its county seat is West Union. The county was created 180 years ago in 1845.
Quick Facts about Doddridge County
| Population : | 8,368 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| Area : | 830 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
| Named for : | Philip Doddridge |
| Altitude : | 1,158 feet / 353 meters |
| Capital : | West Union |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1845 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 13:59:54 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 10 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.98% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Doddridge County is located at 39°16'9"N 80°42'25"W (39.2691700, -80.7069700). It has 6 neighbors: Tyler County, Gilmer County, Harrison County, Lewis County, Ritchie County and Wetzel County.
Doddridge County map
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Doddridge County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Doddridge County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Union | 787 | Town in West Virginia, USA |
- Official Website
Official website of Doddridge County
Doddridge County has 6 neighbours.
- Tyler County county in West Virginia, United States
- Gilmer County county in West Virginia, United States
- Harrison County county in West Virginia, United States
- Lewis County county in West Virginia, United States
- Ritchie County county in West Virginia, United States
- Wetzel County county in West Virginia, United States
Demographics
The population of Doddridge County increased by 1.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,202 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,252 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,296 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,549 | 2.96% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,471 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,703 | 2.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,576 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,518 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,556 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,448 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,368 | -0.96% | estimation process |
People born in Doddridge County (1)
American politician (1874-1958) Matthew M. Neely was born in Doddridge County
West Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kanawha County | 176,253 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Berkeley County | 122,125 | County in West Virginia, United States of America |
| Monongalia County | 106,819 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Cabell County | 91,589 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wood County | 82,938 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Raleigh County | 72,920 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Harrison County | 66,870 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Mercer County | 58,258 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Jefferson County | 57,486 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Putnam County | 56,428 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Marion County | 55,962 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Charleston | 45,879 | The capital of West Virginia. |
| Huntington | 44,934 | The second-most populous city in West Virginia. |
| Fayette County | 42,062 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Ohio County | 41,182 | County in West Virginia, United States |
| Wayne County | 39,054 | County in West Virginia, United States |
