Dorothy
Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia
Dorothy is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, with 207 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,001 ft (305 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Colcord, 1.1 miles SE.
- 207residents (2020 Census)
- 1,001 ftelevation · 305 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 590 / sq mipopulation density
- 25048ZIP code
About Dorothy
Dorothy is an unincorporated community in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Dorothy had a population of 207. Dorothy is 4.5 miles (7.2 km) east-southeast of Whitesville. Dorothy has a post office with ZIP code 25060. At one time, it was also called Lawson.
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Dorothy had 207 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 207 |
|---|---|
| Density | 590 per sq mi (228 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dorothy at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Raleigh County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 207 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.35 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9564° N, 81.4511° W |
| ZIP code | 25048 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5421964 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dorothy
- Colcord1.1 mi SE
- Whitesville4.6 mi W
- Sylvester7.0 mi NW
- Twilight9.2 mi W
- Eskdale9.4 mi N
- Pax10.6 mi E
- Kincaid11.2 mi NE
- Page11.8 mi NE
- Powellton11.8 mi NE
- Bolt13.8 mi S
- Bradley14.2 mi SE
- Beards Fork14.3 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy
What county is Dorothy in?
Dorothy is in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Dorothy, WV?
207 people lived in Dorothy at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dorothy, WV?
The ZIP code of Dorothy is 25048.
What is the elevation of Dorothy?
1,001 feet (305 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dorothy?
Colcord (1.1 mi), Whitesville (4.6 mi), Sylvester (7.0 mi), Twilight (9.2 mi), Eskdale (9.4 mi).
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