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Philippi

West Virginia · 2,929 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 $36,371. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,100. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,929
+2%since 2000
from 2,870 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,035 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,014 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.1
−9%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Philippi
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,371
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,528 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,738
+95%since 2000
from $12,176 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.1%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$602
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
49.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(2,440)
Black7.6%(224)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(105)
Asian0.7%(21)
Other2.7%(79)
Diversity Score33.5%(982)
Diversity Score
34
+377%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+75%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 52.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Philippi, West Virginia?

Philippi, West Virginia has about 2,929 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Philippi, West Virginia earns about $36,371 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 $88,100, and the typical rent is about $602 a month.

How educated are people in Philippi, West Virginia?

About 19.6% 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 26.3% 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 203 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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