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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Philomath

Oregon · 3,838 residents · 2.064 sq mi
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Philomath has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,461. Population has grown 29% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $132,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,838
+29%since 1990
from 2,983 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,859 / sq mi
+29%since 1990
from 1,445 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.6
+2%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Philomath
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,461
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,256 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,620
+45%since 1990
from $11,480 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.2%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$132,100
+85%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$595
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $377 in 1990
US average: $602
60.5%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 52.1% in 1990
39.5% rent
3.2
+48%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(2,864)
Black0.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(81)
Asian0.6%(19)
Diversity Score15.6%(465)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(3,481)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(151)
Asian1.2%(46)
Diversity Score13.2%(505)
13
−16%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.6%
+16.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.3%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.9%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−37%since 1990
from 18.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Philomath, Oregon?

Philomath, Oregon has about 3,838 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Philomath, Oregon?

The typical household in Philomath, Oregon earns about $41,461 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 $132,100, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Philomath, Oregon?

About 31.6% 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 8.2% 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 855 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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