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Philomath

Oregon · 5,350 residents · 2.064 sq mi
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Philomath is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,938. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $264,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,350
+39%since 2000
from 3,838 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
34.9
+10%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Philomath
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.3%(282)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(332)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.2%(384)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.4%(341)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248%(429)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3417.1%(916)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413%(698)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.6%(618)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412%(642)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749%(479)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.1%(164)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.2%(65)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,938
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,461 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,299
+88%since 2000
from $16,620 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,044
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
43.8% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+1%since 2009
from 3.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Philomath on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(3,481)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(151)
Asian1.2%(46)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(4,320)
Black0.7%(40)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(487)
Asian1.7%(90)
Other5.2%(276)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.6%(238)
Dominican0.3%(17)
Cuban0.2%(8)
Asian origin
Chinese1.5%(76)
Japanese0.6%(29)
Filipino0.3%(13)
Vietnamese0.2%(11)
Pacific Islander origin
Tongan0.3%(18)
Ancestry
German27.2%(1,399)
English13.6%(701)
Irish12.9%(666)
Scottish4.7%(240)
American4.2%(218)
Russian3.2%(166)
French3.1%(158)
Polish3%(154)
Norwegian2.9%(147)
Italian2.2%(114)
Hungarian1.6%(81)
Turkish1.6%(81)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1.6%(81)
Swedish1.5%(79)
British1.4%(72)
Finnish1.3%(68)
Scotch-Irish1.3%(68)
Swiss1.3%(65)
Dutch1%(52)
Danish0.8%(43)
Romanian0.6%(29)
Portuguese0.4%(20)
Czech0.3%(15)
Austrian0.3%(13)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+92%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.0%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 5,350 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Philomath, Oregon?

The typical household in Philomath, Oregon earns about $77,938 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 $264,900, and the typical rent is about $1,044 a month.

How educated are people in Philomath, Oregon?

About 44.8% 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 8.4% 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 2,367 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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