Doddsville, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 260, Doddsville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Doddsville is a small community located in Mississippi, within Sunflower County. The total population is 260. It ranks as the 331st most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Doddsville is 30.7 years. This is 20% lower than the state median of 38.6 years. Only 4.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Doddsville is $24,273. This is 57% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 70% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 50.4%. This is 167% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Doddsville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $131,400. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $169,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 92.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Doddsville has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 98.5% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 1.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 55.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (98.5% vs 36.3%).

Education

2.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 91% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 60.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Doddsville, Mississippi is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Mississippi state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.