Dorothy, WV Demographics

A map of Dorothy's Population by Race

Dorothy, West Virginia had a population of 207 in 2020. It was 98.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.5% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Dorothy, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Dorothy is the 341st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Dorothy's White Population

204 residents of Dorothy identify as White, or 98.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Dorothy slightly larger than the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Dorothy is ranked #7 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Dorothy is more White than neighboring Colcord (94.6% White), Whitesville (97.8% White), Sylvester (95.3% White), Eskdale (96.9% White), and Twilight (93.2% White).

Dorothy's Black Population

0 residents of Dorothy identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Dorothy roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Dorothy is ranked #329 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Dorothy is less Black than neighboring Sylvester (1.2% Black).

Dorothy's Asian Population

0 residents of Dorothy identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Dorothy roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Dorothy is ranked #248 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Dorothy is less Asian than neighboring Sylvester (0.6% Asian).

Dorothy's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Dorothy identify as Hispanic, or 0.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Dorothy roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Dorothy is ranked #325 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Dorothy is more Hispanic than neighboring Twilight (0% Hispanic). Dorothy is less Hispanic than neighboring Colcord (2% Hispanic), Whitesville (1.1% Hispanic), Sylvester (0.6% Hispanic), and Eskdale (0.8% Hispanic).

Dorothy's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Dorothy identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Dorothy roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Dorothy is ranked #144 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Dorothy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Whitesville (0% Native American/Other), Eskdale (0% Native American/Other), and Twilight (0% Native American/Other). Dorothy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Colcord (1.4% Native American/Other), and Sylvester (1.2% Native American/Other).

Dorothy's Multiracial Population

1 residents of Dorothy identify as Multiracial, or 0.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Dorothy roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 439 places in West Virginia, Dorothy is ranked #424 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Dorothy is less Multiracial than neighboring Colcord (2% Multiracial), Whitesville (1.1% Multiracial), Sylvester (1.2% Multiracial), Eskdale (2.3% Multiracial), and Twilight (6.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.