Philippi, WV

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2021 Population

2,922

11.7% 1-year decline

US Senator

Joe Manchin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

41.8

2.56% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

28.1%

6.79% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$35,186

3.26% 1-year decline

2021 Median Property Value

$87,900

0.227% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

1,130

19.2% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Philippi, WV had a population of 2.92k people with a median age of 41.8 and a median household income of $35,186. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Philippi, WV declined from 3,310 to 2,922, a −11.7% decrease and its median household income declined from $36,371 to $35,186, a −3.26% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Philippi, WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (89%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.52%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.51%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.821%).

None of the households in Philippi, WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.2% of the residents in Philippi, WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Philippi, WV are Alderson Broaddus University (203 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Philippi, WV was $87,900, and the homeownership rate was 57.1%.

Most people in Philippi, WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Philippi, WV was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Philippi, WV is home to a population of 2.92k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.94% of Philippi, WV residents were born outside of the country (86 people).

In 2021, there were 19.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.6k people) in Philippi, WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 132 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 108 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.2%

2021 Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.2% of Philippi, WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Philippi, WV was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Philippi, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Philippi, WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.6k ± 95
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
132 ± 62
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
108 ± 70.2

1.3%

Hispanic Population

38 people

1.3% of the people in Philippi, WV are hispanic (38 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Philippi, WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for West Virginia.

Most Common Origin

India
2,200 ± 1,151 people
China
1,989 ± 1,094 people
Mexico
1,564 ± 971 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia was India, the natal country of 2,200 West Virginia residents, followed by China with 1,989 and Mexico with 1,564.

Foreign-Born Population

2.94%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

86 people

2.11%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

70 people

As of 2021, 2.94% of Philippi, WV residents (86 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Philippi, WV was 2.11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Philippi, WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
34 ± 30
Gulf War (1990s)
13 ± 23
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 23

Philippi, WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.62 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Philippi, WV employs 1.13k people. The largest industries in Philippi, WV are Health Care & Social Assistance (182 people), Educational Services (176 people), and Public Administration (163 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,875), Public Administration ($43,071), and Manufacturing ($31,029).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,027. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.13k

2021 Value

± 256

−19.2%

1 Year decline

± 36.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Philippi, WV declined at a rate of −19.2%, from 1.4k employees to 1.13k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Philippi, WV, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (103 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (95 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (92 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Philippi, WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.13k

2021 Value

± 256

−19.2%

1 Year decline

± 36.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Philippi, WV declined at a rate of −19.2%, from 1.4k employees to 1.13k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Philippi, WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (182 people), Educational Services (176 people), and Public Administration (163 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Philippi, WV, though some of these residents may live in Philippi, WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,190

Median earning men ± $13,714

$15,242

Median earning women ± $9,097

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,875), Public Administration ($43,704), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($36,190).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($22,935), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($13,670), and Retail Trade ($12,813).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in West Virginia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in West Virginia.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Coal-n.e.c.
$13.7B
Pharmaceuticals
$6.8B
Coal
$5.5B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $13.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($6.8B) and Coal ($5.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound West Virginia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for West Virginia.

$68.8B

2020 Value in West Virginia

$114B

Projected 2050 Value in West Virginia

66.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound West Virginia trade was $68.8B. This is expected to increase 66.4% to $114B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound West Virginia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from West Virginia to other states, or from other states to West Virginia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$11.9B
Pennsylvania
$6.59B
Virginia
$5.87B

In 2020, the top outbound West Virginia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $11.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $6.59B and Virginia and $5.87B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that West Virginia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 68.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%).

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Philippi, WV. Showing the available data for West Virginia.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.34%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 68.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.34%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia

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Joe Manchin

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Carte Goodwin, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Robert Byrd.

Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito are the senators currently representing West Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from West Virginia

West Virginia is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for West Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Philippi, WV awarded 203 degrees. The student population of Philippi, WV in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 477 male students and 351 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Philippi, WV are White (145 and 73.6%), followed by Black or African American (32 and 16.2%), Hispanic or Latino (9 and 4.57%), and Asian (6 and 3.05%).

The largest universities in Philippi, WV by number of degrees awarded are Alderson Broaddus University (203 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Philippi, WV are Physician Assistant (34 and 16.7%), Registered Nursing (28 and 13.8%), and General Psychology (17 and 8.37%).

The median tuition cost in Philippi, WV for private four year colleges is $29,720.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Philippi, WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 828 (57.6% men and 42.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 828 students enrolled in Philippi, WV, 57.6% men and 42.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 476 records, of which 57.6% were women and 42.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
28 degrees awarded
General Psychology
17 degrees awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
16 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Philippi, WV was Registered Nursing with 28 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Philippi, WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Alderson Broaddus University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

203 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Alderson Broaddus University with 203 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 85 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Philippi, WV, which is 0.72 times less than the 118 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 145 degrees mean that there were 4.53 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 32 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,720) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($300) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.603% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.522% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (575k), Some college (293k), and Secondary Education (220k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Philippi, WV was $87,900 in 2021, which is 0.359 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $88,100 to $87,900, a 0.227% decrease. The homeownership rate in Philippi, WV is 57.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Philippi, WV have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Philippi, WV is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Philippi, WV is $35,186. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Philippi, WV was Census Tract 9657 with a value of $43,445, followed by Census Tract 9655 and Census Tract 9656, with respective values of $41,849 and $37,453.

Housing

Property

$87,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$11,335

$749

Median Property Taxes

±$175

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Philippi, WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Philippi, WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.1%

Homeownership

2021

45.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 57.1% of the housing units in Philippi, WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Philippi, WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9657
Census Tract 9655
Census Tract 9656

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Philippi, WV was Census Tract 9657 with a value of $43,445, followed by Census Tract 9655 and Census Tract 9656, with respective values of $41,849 and $37,453.

The following map shows all of the places in Philippi, WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$35,186

Median Household Income

± $10,563

1.31k

Number of Households

± 272

In 2021, the median household income of the 1.31k households in Philippi, WV declined from $35,186 from the previous year's value of $36,371.

The following chart displays the households in Philippi, WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Philippi, WV is from West Virginia.

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.441

2020 Wage GINI in West Virginia

In 2021, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.26% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80%)
Walked (9.53%)
Worked At Home (5.74%)

In 2021, 80% of workers in Philippi, WV drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (9.53%) and those who worked at home (5.74%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Philippi, WV have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.71% of the workforce in Philippi, WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Philippi, WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Philippi, WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Philippi, WV have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

28.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Philippi, WV (695 out of 2.48k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Philippi, WV is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.1% of the population of Philippi, WV has health coverage, with 42.7% on employee plans, 24.1% on Medicaid, 17.7% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.76% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Barbour County, WV see 2349 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.55% decrease from the previous year (2362 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3289 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 865 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Barbour County, WV.

2,349 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Barbour County, WV

Primary care physicians in Barbour County, WV see an average of 2,349 patients per year. This represents a 0.55% decrease from the previous year (2,362 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Barbour County, WV in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 24.5% between 18 and 34 years, 34.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.9% were men and 46.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.92%

Uninsured

42.7%

Employer Coverage

24.1%

Medicaid

17.7%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

1.76%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Philippi, WV declined by 9.51% from 3.22% to 2.92%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Philippi, WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.