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Philippi : West Virginia

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Philippi is a city located in Barbour County, West Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,870. It is the county seat of Barbour County6. In 1861 the Battle of Philippi Races took place here.

Geography
Philippi is located at 39°9′6″ North, 80°2′36″ West (39.151569, -80.043472)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.6 km˛ (2.9 mi˛). 7.4 km˛ (2.8 mi˛) of it is land and 0.3 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 3.40% water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,870 people, 1,119 households, and 668 families residing in the city. The population density is 390.2/km˛ (1,010.6/mi˛). There are 1,260 housing units at an average density of 171.3/km˛ (443.7/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 94.77% White, 1.11% African American, 1.05% Native American, 0.87% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.42% from other races, and 1.74% from two or more races. 0.80% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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