Philippi is a city in West Virginia with about 2,919 residents. Philippi sits in Barbour County. The median age is 36.3 and the median household income is $43,203. Homes carry a median value of $110,900, and about 68% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (85.6%). Around 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Common questions
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What is the population of Philippi, West Virginia?
Philippi has a population of about 2,919, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Philippi?
The median home value in Philippi is $110,900, and the median gross rent is $780/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Philippi safe? What is the crime rate?
Philippi Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 550 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Philippi face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Barbour County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, drought, hail.
How many schools are in Philippi?
Philippi has 3 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Philippi?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Philippi. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.