Philippi, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Taylor County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,919
Population
1,031/sq mi density
$43,203
Median Income
$23,273 per capita
$110,900
Home Value
$134,815 Zillow
$780
Median Rent
27.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
138
Violent Crime/100K
794 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$43,203 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,900 home value, $780/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
138 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,919
Census 2023
Population Density
1,031
per square mile
Land Area
2.9
square miles (7.6 km²)
Median Age
36.3 yrs
7% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 8.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
85.6%
Black
8.7%
Hispanic
1.3%
Asian
1.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.1% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97%
Spanish
3.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.9%
Veterans
5.1%
15% below US avg (6%)
Disability
12.2%
6% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.7%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.3%
62% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.437
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,919 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,031 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.4% |
| Female | 48.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.3% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
Language
| English Only | 97.0% |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.9% |
| Veterans | 5.1% |
| Disability | 12.2% |
| Health Insurance | 96.7% |
| Uninsured | 3.3% |
| Broadband Access | 80.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.437 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 6, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent |