Location in the state of West Virginia
Formed	1845
Seat	West Union
Area  - Total  - Water	830 km² (320 mi²) 0 km² (0 mi²) 0.02%
Population  - (2000)  - Density	7,403 9/km²

Doddridge County is a county located in the state of West Virginia. As of 2000, the population is 7,403. Its county seat is West Union⁶. Doddridge County was created in 1845 from parts of Harrison, Tyler, Ritchie, and Lewis Counties, and named for Phillip Doddridge, a distinguished statesman of Western Virginia, who spent the greater part of his life in Brooke County, West Virginia. Doddridge County is the home county of J. H. Diss DeBar, who designed the Great Seal and Coat of Arms of West Virginia. Image File history File links Map_of_West_Virginia_highlighting_Doddridge_County. ... 1845 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... A county seat is an administrative centre for a county. ... West Union is a town located in Doddridge County, West Virginia. ... This article explains the meaning of area as a physical quantity. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is the area equal to a square with sides each 1 mile long. ... The United States Census of year 2000, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Density (symbol: ρ - Greek: rho) is a measure of mass per unit of volume. ... Originally, in continental Europe, a county was the land under the jurisdiction of a count. ... A U.S. state is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, together with the District of Columbia and Palmyra Atoll (an uninhabited incorporated unorganized territory), form the United States of America. ... State nickname: Mountain State Other U.S. States Capital Charleston Largest city Charleston Governor Joe Manchin (D) Senators Robert Byrd (D) Jay Rockefeller (D) Official languages English Area 62,809 km² (41st)  - Land 62,436 km²  - Water 376 km² (0. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... A county seat is an administrative centre for a county. ... West Union is a town located in Doddridge County, West Virginia. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... 1845 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Harrison County is a county located in the state of West Virginia. ... Tyler County is a county located in the state of West Virginia. ... Ritchie County is a county located in the state of West Virginia. ... Lewis County is a county located in the state of West Virginia. ... The term statesman is a respectful term used to refer to diplomats, politicians, and other notable figures of state. ... State nickname: Old Dominion Other U.S. States Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Governor Mark R. Warner (D) Tim Kaine (D-Governor Elect) Senators John Warner (R) George Allen (R) Official language(s) English Area 110,862 km² (35th)  - Land 102,642 km²  - Water 8,220 km² (7. ... Brooke County is a county located in the state of West Virginia. ...

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 830 km² (320 mi²). 830 km² (320 mi²) of it is land and 0 km² (0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.02% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is the area equal to a square with sides each 1 mile long. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 7,403 people, 2,845 households, and 2,102 families residing in the county. The population density is 9/km² (23/mi²). There are 3,661 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (11/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 98.31% White, 0.27% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. 0.57% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 2,845 households out of which 32.50% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.30% are married couples living together, 10.30% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.10% are non-families. 22.50% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.90% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.56 and the average family size is 2.98. Marriage is a relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...

In the county, the population is spread out with 25.00% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 26.60% from 25 to 44, 25.10% from 45 to 64, and 14.80% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 101.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 98.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $26,744, and the median income for a family is $30,502. Males have a median income of $26,902 versus $20,250 for females. The per capita income for the county is $13,507. 19.80% of the population and 15.30% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 23.00% of those under the age of 18 and 13.60% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Cities and towns

• West Union

West Union is a town located in Doddridge County, West Virginia. ...

External links

• Doddridge County Public Library
• Doddridge County Fair Commission, Inc.
• Doddridge County Community Foundation
• WVGenWeb Doddridge County
• WVU Doddridge County Extension Service

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