Philippi, WV Demographics

A map of Philippi's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,433	2,440	85.0%	83.3%
Black	206	224	7.2%	7.6%
Multiracial	164	126	5.7%	4.3%
Hispanic	47	105	1.6%	3.6%
Asian	11	21	0.4%	0.7%
Native American/Other	0	13	0.0%	0.4%

Philippi, West Virginia has an estimated population of 2,861, a slight decrease from the 2,929 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.0% White, 7.2% Black, 5.7% Multiracial, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Philippi, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Philippi has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than West Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Philippi, that probability was 29.7% in 2020 and 26.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Philippi is ranked the 55th most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Philippi was ranked the 54th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Philippi's White Population

2,433 residents of Philippi, or 85.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Philippi is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Philippi ranks 395th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philippi's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Philippi's population has increased from 83.3% to 85.0%.

Philippi is more White than neighboring Galloway (43.7% White), and Junior (78.6% White). Philippi is less White than neighboring Flemington (98.8% White), Century (100% White), and Belington (89.5% White).

Philippi's Black Population

206 residents of Philippi, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Philippi is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Philippi ranks 47th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philippi's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. Black residents' share of Philippi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.2%.

Philippi is more Black than neighboring Galloway (0% Black), Flemington (0% Black), Century (0% Black), Belington (0% Black), and Junior (0% Black).

Philippi's Asian Population

11 residents of Philippi, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Philippi is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Philippi ranks 77th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philippi's Asian population has declined by an estimated 47.6%. Asian residents' share of Philippi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Philippi is more Asian than neighboring Galloway (0% Asian), Flemington (0% Asian), Century (0% Asian), Belington (0% Asian), and Junior (0% Asian).

Philippi's Hispanic Population

47 residents of Philippi, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Philippi is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Philippi ranks 18th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philippi's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 55.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Philippi's population has decreased from 3.6% to 1.6%.

Philippi is more Hispanic than neighboring Galloway (0% Hispanic), Flemington (0% Hispanic), and Century (0% Hispanic). Philippi is less Hispanic than neighboring Belington (1.7% Hispanic), and Junior (2.1% Hispanic).

Philippi's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Philippi, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Philippi is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Philippi ranks 181st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philippi's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Philippi's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Philippi is less Native American/Other than neighboring Belington (0.4% Native American/Other).

Philippi's Multiracial Population

164 residents of Philippi, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Philippi is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Philippi ranks 170th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philippi's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 30.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Philippi's population has increased from 4.3% to 5.7%.

Philippi is more Multiracial than neighboring Flemington (1.3% Multiracial), and Century (0% Multiracial). Philippi is less Multiracial than neighboring Galloway (56.3% Multiracial), Belington (8.4% Multiracial), and Junior (19.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.