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Philippi

West Virginia · 2,846 residents (2025 est.) · 2.829 sq mi
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Philippi has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,879. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,500. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,861
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,870 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,011 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,014 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
+6%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,846 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Philippi
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,879
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,528 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,623
+78%since 2000
from $12,176 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
+6%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
43.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.1%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
−11%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(2,709)
Black1.1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(23)
Asian0.9%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(202)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85%(2,433)
Black7.2%(206)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(47)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other5.7%(164)
Diversity Score33.5%(959)
Diversity Score
34
+376%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+109%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.4%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.6%
+17.2 ptssince 2017
from 63.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Philippi, West Virginia?

Philippi, West Virginia has about 2,861 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Philippi, West Virginia?

The typical household in Philippi, West Virginia earns about $45,879 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Philippi, West Virginia expensive?

In Philippi, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $114,500, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Philippi, West Virginia?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Philippi, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Philippi, West Virginia?

About 29.5% of people in Philippi, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Philippi, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Philippi, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 271 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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