Living in Doddsville, Mississippi

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Doddsville · Census data 2020–2024

Doddsville has 260 residents with a median age of 30.7. The median household income is $24,273 (57% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $131,400.

Doddsville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Doddsville at a glance

Population
260
Median age
30.7State: 38.6
Median household income
$24,273State: $56,447
Median home value
$131,400State: $169,800
Homeowners
92.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%

Is Doddsville a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 57% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 50.4%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Doddsville

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Doddsville the median home value is $131,400, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Doddsville$131,400
Mississippi$169,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Mississippi$954
United States$1,413

Doddsville median household income

The median household income in Doddsville is $24,273 and the income per person is $10,572. 50.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).

Median household income

Doddsville$24,273
Mississippi$56,447
United States$80,734

Housing in Doddsville: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
69
Owner-occupied
92.8%
Renter-occupied
7.2%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2002
Average household size
3.77

Doddsville demographics

Population
260
Median age
30.7
Under 18
4.6%
65 and older
33.1%
Households
69
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White1.5%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black98.5%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Doddsville ›

Education in Doddsville

2.4% of adults 25 and older in Doddsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Doddsville2.4%
Mississippi25.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Doddsville

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.8%
Average commute
—State: 26 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
94.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
15.9%

Doddsville vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Doddsville260$24,273$131,400—
Ruleville2,632$33,480$85,000$694
Sunflower976$19,951$77,600$434
Schlater187$67,847——
Drew2,132$23,973$66,300$704
Boyle414$42,143—$1,036
Cleveland10,623$44,074$159,300$943
Mississippi Valley State University741$75,425—$837
Renova978$25,625$105,700$735

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Living in Doddsville: FAQ

What is the median household income in Doddsville, MS?

The median household income in Doddsville is $24,273, 57% lower than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Doddsville?

The median home value in Doddsville is $131,400, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.

Is Doddsville, MS a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 57% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 50.4%.

What is the median age in Doddsville?

The median age in Doddsville is 30.7 years (Mississippi: 38.6).

What is the unemployment rate in Doddsville?

The unemployment rate in Doddsville is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Doddsville?

2.4% of adults in Doddsville have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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