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Philomath

Oregon · 5,699 residents (2025 est.) · 2.064 sq mi
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Philomath has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,672. Population has grown 47% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $421,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,642
+47%since 2000
from 3,838 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,734 / sq mi
+27%since 2009
from 2,146 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
+18%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,699 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Philomath
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.5%(200)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.8%(216)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.1%(287)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.7%(321)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2412.5%(707)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.6%(935)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413%(735)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.4%(586)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.6%(655)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.8%(777)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.1%(175)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.9%(48)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,672
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,461 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,188
+160%since 2000
from $16,620 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.5%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
+4%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$421,300
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,477
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
31.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+50%since 2009
from 3.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
70
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(3,481)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(151)
Asian1.2%(46)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic87%(4,908)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(120)
Asian3%(167)
Other7.9%(447)
Diversity Score
29
−8%since 2009
from 32 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.3%(73)
Peruvian0.5%(31)
Guatemalan0.3%(15)
Asian origin
Filipino1.3%(71)
Chinese1.2%(68)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German21.6%(1,218)
English17.8%(1,002)
Irish17.6%(993)
Italian7.6%(428)
Scottish6.1%(346)
American3.8%(216)
Dutch3.8%(215)
French3.5%(198)
Scotch-Irish3.5%(197)
Norwegian3%(170)
Swedish2.5%(139)
British1.8%(100)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Polish1.5%(87)
Welsh1.5%(83)
Russian1%(57)
Czech1%(55)
Danish0.8%(46)
Greek0.6%(36)
Armenian0.5%(29)
Croatian0.4%(23)
Portuguese0.4%(21)
Hungarian0.3%(18)
Finnish0.3%(16)
Canadian0.3%(15)
Swiss0.2%(14)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.6%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+93%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2017
from 78.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 93.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married41.9%(990)
Married41.7%(986)
Widowed6.6%(157)
Divorced9.8%(231)
Women 15+
Never married33.9%(874)
Married44.6%(1,149)
Widowed5.5%(141)
Divorced16%(411)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Philomath, Oregon?

Philomath, Oregon has about 5,642 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Philomath, Oregon?

The typical household in Philomath, Oregon earns about $83,672 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Philomath, Oregon expensive?

In Philomath, Oregon, the median home is worth about $421,300, and the typical rent is about $1,477 a month.

How educated are people in Philomath, Oregon?

About 50.6% of adults age 25 and over in Philomath, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Philomath, Oregon?

About 7.2% of people in Philomath, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Philomath, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Philomath, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,659 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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