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Philippi

West Virginia · 2,966 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 $31,974. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $84,300. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,966
+3%since 2000
from 2,870 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,048 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,014 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
+6%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Philippi
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,974
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,528 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,828
+38%since 2000
from $12,176 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$507
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.4%
−30.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
47.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
−6%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(2,740)
Black2.2%(66)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(20)
Asian0.9%(26)
Other0.4%(13)
Diversity Score10.6%(314)
Diversity Score
11
+51%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.1%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Philippi, West Virginia?

Philippi, West Virginia has about 2,966 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Philippi, West Virginia earns about $31,974 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 $84,300, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Philippi, West Virginia?

About 25.1% 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 24.8% 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 166 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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