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Age Distribution

Table B compares age distribution of Philippi to Barbour County to the State of West Virginia and the United States. The retired population in Philippi is a prominent component of the community. During the planning process, the retired citizens were noted for providing a significant impact on the community in terms of visibility, influence in decision making, and services designed for the group. While retirees 65 and older may be very active and influential, the actual percentage of population is 18%. However, this percentage is higher than the county's at 16%, the state's at 15% and the nation's at 12%.

The median age of Philippi is 32.2 years, which is less than that of the nation's median age of 32.8 years. The largest population group is persons between the age of 25 and 44 which comprises 25% of the total. Middle-aged persons between 45 and 64 represent 17%. Young adults between 18 and 24 represent 2 1 %, while children 17 and younger represent 19% of the population. It needs to be noted that Alderson-Broaddus students are counted in the population of Philippi, most probably in the 18 to 24 age group.

Age Distribution of Philippi and Barbour County Population - 1990
Comparison to State of West Virginia and United States

	Philippi		Barbour County		West Virginia
Total Pop.	3132	100.0%	15,699	100.0%	1,793,477	100.0%
17 & younger	608	19.4%	3,966	25.3%	*503,401	28.1%
18-24	655	20.9%	1,732	11.0%	**120,167	6.7%
25-44	772	24.6%	4,416	28.2%	532,807	29.7%
46-64	535	17.1%	3,070	19.6%	368,205	20.5%
65-74	286	9.1%	1,350	8.6%	155,743	8.7%
75 +	276	8.8%	1,165	7.4%	113,154	6.3%
65 +	562	17.9%	2,515	16.0%	268,897	15.0%
Median Age	34.9		35.4		32.8

* Age 19 & younger
* Age 20 - 24