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Philippi

County:
Barbour County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.829
State:
West Virginia

Philippi is a city located in Barbour County, West Virginia. Philippi has a 2026 population of 2,831. It is also the county seat of Barbour County. Philippi is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -1.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,873 in 2020.

The median household income in Philippi is $45,879 with a poverty rate of 29.45%. The median age in Philippi is 36.5 years: 30.7 years for males, and 45.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.0 males.

2.8K
Total Population
1,001
Density (mi²)
-7 -0.25%
Growth

Philippi Population

Philippi Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,831-7-0.25%
20252,838-7-0.25%
20242,845-12-0.42%
20232,85720.07%
20222,855-5-0.17%
20212,860-15-0.52%
20202,873-373-11.49%
20193,246-17-0.52%
20183,263-85-2.54%
20173,348-71-2.08%
20163,419-91-2.59%
20153,510952.78%
20143,415912.74%
20133,324782.4%
20123,2462909.81%
20112,956-1-0.03%
20102,957-9-0.3%
20002,870-262-8.37%
19903,132-62-1.94%
19803,1941926.4%
19703,00247118.61%
19502,53100%

Median Age

Overall: 36.5 years
Female: 45.7 years
Male: 30.7 years

Philippi Adults

There are 2,436 adults, (693 of whom are seniors) in Philippi.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,445 (50.5%)
Male: 1,416 (49.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Philippi includes 85.04% White, 7.34% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,43385.04%
Black or African American2107.34%
Two or more races1685.87%
Other race391.36%
Asian110.38%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race391.36%
Black or African American40.14%
Two or more races40.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,43385.04%
Black or African American2067.2%
Two or more races1645.73%
Asian110.38%

Philippi Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Philippi 's average per capita income is $35,837. Household income levels show a median of $45,879. The poverty rate stands at 29.45%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$93,134-
Families$57,467$65,748
Households$45,879$50,826
Non Families$22,571$27,267

$35,837

Average Income

$45,879

Median Household Income

29.45%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)