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Philomath

Oregon · 4,584 residents · 2.064 sq mi
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Philomath has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,082. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $185,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,584
+19%since 2000
from 3,838 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,221 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,859 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
+9%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Philomath
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,082
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,461 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,361
+47%since 2000
from $16,620 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
35.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+6%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score13.2%(505)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(4,023)
Black0.6%(27)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(307)
Asian1%(45)
Other2.6%(120)
Diversity Score25.4%(1,163)
Diversity Score
25
+93%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+88%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.2%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
48.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Philomath, Oregon?

Philomath, Oregon has about 4,584 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Philomath, Oregon?

The typical household in Philomath, Oregon earns about $55,082 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 $185,400, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Philomath, Oregon?

About 40.8% 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 9.2% 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 1,601 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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