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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Philippi

West Virginia · 2,870 residents · 2.829 sq mi
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Philippi has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,528. Population has declined 8% since 1990. Median home value is $60,500. The poverty rate of 30.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,870
−8%since 1990
from 3,132 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,014 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 1,107 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.3
+6%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Philippi
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,528
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,594 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,176
+46%since 1990
from $8,331 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.7%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 24.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$343
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281 in 1990
US average: $602
56.1%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 58.0% in 1990
43.9% rent
2.8
+1%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(3,035)
Black1.2%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(39)
Asian0.5%(16)
Diversity Score10.4%(327)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(2,709)
Black1.1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(23)
Asian0.9%(25)
Diversity Score7%(202)
7
−33%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.3%
−8.4 ptssince 1990
from 28.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.8%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.2%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−10%since 1990
from 15.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Philippi, West Virginia?

Philippi, West Virginia has about 2,870 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Philippi, West Virginia earns about $21,528 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 $60,500, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in Philippi, West Virginia?

About 20.3% 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 30.7% 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 262 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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