Philippi is a city located in Barbour County West Virginia. Philippi has a 2024 population of 2,897. Philippi is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -0.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,924 in 2020.
The average household income in Philippi is $55,837 with a poverty rate of 24.56%. The median age in Philippi is 39.8 years: 32.4 years for males, and 50.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Philippi was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,597 | 88.94% |
| Black or African American | 198 | 6.78% |
| Two or more races | 95 | 3.25% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.79% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,267 | 1.89 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Non Family | 755 | 1.12 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Married | 415 | 2.9 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Female | 51 | 2.78 | 51 | 49 |
| Male | 46 | 4.46 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
2.97
Average Family Size
1.89
Average Household Size
56.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 133 | 7.28% |
| Associates Degree | 217 | 11.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 204 | 11.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 149 | 8.15% |
| High School Graduate | 634 | 34.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 73 | 3.99% |
| Some College | 418 | 22.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,793 | 1,593 | 336 |
| Asian | 23 | 23 | 17 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,750 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $71,630 | $19,461 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,090 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,021 | $49,140 | $19,353 |
| Some College | $25,464 | $48,912 | $0 |
$28,021
Average Earnings
$49,140
Average Male
$19,353
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.86% of Philippi residents speak only English, while 3.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,287 | 500 | 21.86% |
| Multiple | 77 | 71 | 92.21% |
| Asian | 23 | 17 | 73.91% |
24.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.14%
Male Poverty Rate
31.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Philippi is Multiple, with 92.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Philippi is White, with 21.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.03% |
| High School | 27.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.99% |
| Some College | 17.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 73.68% |
| Female Employed | 29.95% |
| Male Employed | 5.11% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,974 | $93,024 |
| Households | $36,563 | $55,837 |
| Married Families | $71,771 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,338 | $28,790 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.5%
Male Marriage Rate
34.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
70
Number of Veterans
70
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 39 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70 | 3.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.9%
Labor Force Participation
45%
Employment Rate
8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.05%
Born in Philippi
98.49%
Native Born
1.51%
Foreign Born
1.3%
Non Citizen
0.21%
Naturalized
98.49% of Philippi residents were born in the United States, with 68.05% having been born in West Virginia. 1.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,864 | -6 | -0.21% |
| 2028 | 2,870 | -7 | -0.24% |
| 2027 | 2,877 | -7 | -0.24% |
| 2026 | 2,884 | -6 | -0.21% |
| 2025 | 2,890 | -7 | -0.24% |
| 2024 | 2,897 | -7 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 2,904 | -7 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 2,911 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2021 | 2,913 | -11 | -0.38% |
| 2020 | 2,924 | -322 | -9.92% |
| 2019 | 3,246 | -17 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 3,263 | -85 | -2.54% |
| 2017 | 3,348 | -71 | -2.08% |
| 2016 | 3,419 | -91 | -2.59% |
| 2015 | 3,510 | 95 | 2.78% |
| 2014 | 3,415 | 91 | 2.74% |
| 2013 | 3,324 | 78 | 2.4% |
| 2012 | 3,246 | 290 | 9.81% |
| 2011 | 2,956 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2010 | 2,957 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,870 | -262 | -8.37% |
| 1990 | 3,132 | -62 | -1.94% |
| 1980 | 3,194 | 192 | 6.4% |
| 1970 | 3,002 | 471 | 18.61% |
| 1950 | 2,531 | -333 | -11.63% |