Population 676 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Philippi
Household size in Philippi
| Period | Philippi | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.06 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.34 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Philippi is a place of small households, averaging 2.06 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.40, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Philippi
| Period | Philippi | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.3 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.4 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 55.6 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +23.7 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Philippi skews older: half of its residents are older than 55.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Philippi
| Period | Philippi | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Philippi: 6.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Philippi
Renters in Philippi
| Period | Philippi | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −19.4 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.9% of households in Philippi rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 63.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Philippi
| Period | Philippi | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.5% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 38.7% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.8% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −16.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Philippi: 23.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Philippi
| Period | Philippi | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Philippi are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The picture is much the same across Tennessee.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Philippi
| Period | Philippi | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $492 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $471 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $655 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,271 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$779 | +$526 | +$606 |
Rent in Philippi runs $1,271 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. That is in line with the rest of Tennessee. Rent takes 35.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Philippi
Bachelor's degrees in Philippi
| Period | Philippi | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.6% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Philippi than nationally: 30.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. That is in line with the rest of Tennessee.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Philippi
| Period | Philippi | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.6% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.7% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.3% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.1% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Philippi is close to the national rate: 89.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Philippi
| Period | Philippi | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.1% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Philippi has been low: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Philippi compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippi | 2.06 | 55.6 | 6.2% | 16.9% | 23.8% | 1987 | $1,271 | 30.6% | 89.1% | 2.7% |
| Buckner | 1.98 | 60.8 | 5.6% | 12.5% | 26.8% | 1990 | $1,349 | 34.5% | 92.8% | 1.7% |
| Smithville | 2.55 | 39.3 | 9.8% | 29.9% | 10.9% | 1987 | $901 | 19.5% | 82.7% | 5.7% |
| Snows Hill | 2.17 | 48.0 | 10.9% | 28.7% | 12.9% | 1986 | $950 | 25.1% | 82.2% | 9.0% |
| Watkins | 2.91 | 41.5 | 4.3% | 16.5% | 5.6% | 1997 | $846 | 31.7% | 85.4% | 7.2% |
| Johnsons Chapel | 2.45 | 36.6 | 10.6% | 12.9% | 24.6% | 1990 | $1,098 | 26.0% | 95.1% | 2.6% |
| Silver Point | 2.61 | 41.2 | 7.7% | 8.2% | 10.8% | 1991 | $979 | 24.8% | 85.7% | 1.2% |
| Peeled Chestnut | 2.50 | 42.8 | 8.4% | 11.5% | 16.8% | 1986 | $953 | 23.8% | 87.8% | 3.8% |
| Temperance Hall | 2.08 | 56.1 | 10.6% | 20.1% | 37.3% | 1997 | $671 | 40.5% | 92.2% | 0.5% |
| Dowelltown | 2.26 | 42.4 | 12.9% | 38.3% | 6.4% | 1984 | $744 | 20.7% | 76.5% | 11.8% |
| Lancaster | 2.28 | 43.8 | 9.9% | 27.5% | 16.0% | 1991 | $845 | 23.5% | 90.0% | 0.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Philippi. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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