Because there are quite a few people attending college in Philippi, it is thought of as a college town. To the benefit of the many students in the area, Philippi provides a number of services, amenities and opportunities geared towards their needs and activities.
As is often the case in a small city, Philippi doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
In terms of college education, Philippi is nearly on par with the US average for all cities of 21.84%: 17.91% of adults 25 and older in Philippi have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Philippi in 2022 was $23,273, which is lower middle income relative to West Virginia, and low income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $93,092 for a family of four. However, Philippi contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Philippi is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Philippi home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Philippi residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Philippi include German, Italian, Irish, English, and French.
The most common language spoken in Philippi is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and French.
