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Philomath

County:
Benton County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.064
State:
Oregon

Philomath is a city located in Benton County, Oregon. Philomath has a 2026 population of 6,021. Philomath is currently growing at a rate of 1.91% annually and its population has increased by 12.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,342 in 2020.

The median household income in Philomath is $83,672 with a poverty rate of 7.23%. The median age in Philomath is 37.3 years: 34.2 years for males, and 39.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.1 males.

6K
Total Population
2,917
Density (mi²)
113 1.91%
Growth

Philomath Population

Philomath Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,0211131.91%
20255,9081131.95%
20245,795240.42%
20235,771440.77%
20225,7271262.25%
20215,6012494.65%
20205,342-324-5.72%
20195,66681516.8%
20184,851300.62%
20174,8211142.42%
20164,707901.95%
20154,617330.72%
20144,584-11-0.24%
20134,595-32-0.69%
20124,627-12-0.26%
20114,639370.8%
20104,602180.39%
20003,83885528.66%
19902,98331011.6%
19802,67398558.35%
19701,68832924.21%
19601,359705.43%
19501,28943350.58%
194085616223.34%
193069410317.43%
19205918617.03%
191050516247.23%
190034311953.13%
188022400%

Median Age

Overall: 37.3 years
Female: 39.4 years
Male: 34.2 years

Philomath Adults

There are 4,661 adults, (1,000 of whom are seniors) in Philomath.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,863 (50.7%)
Male: 2,779 (49.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Philomath includes 87.45% White, 3.51% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,93487.45%
Two or more races3265.78%
Asian1983.51%
Native American1011.79%
Other race751.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander80.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race330.58%
Asian310.55%
Native American270.48%
White260.46%
Two or more races30.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,90886.99%
Two or more races3235.72%
Asian1672.96%
Native American741.31%
Other race420.74%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander80.14%

Philomath Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Philomath 's average per capita income is $51,504. Household income levels show a median of $83,672. The poverty rate stands at 7.23%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$107,574-
Families$97,056$107,176
Households$83,672$95,679
Non Families$59,482$79,385

$51,504

Average Income

$83,672

Median Household Income

7.23%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)