Population 9,210 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Philomath
Household size in Philomath
| Period | Philomath | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Philomath is a place of small households, averaging 2.37 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.47, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Philomath
| Period | Philomath | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.1 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.7 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Philomath skews older than the country: its median age is 42.9, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 39.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Philomath
| Period | Philomath | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.4% of households in Philomath, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Philomath has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Oregon cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Philomath
Renters in Philomath
| Period | Philomath | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.6% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.3% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.5% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.1% of households in Philomath rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 36.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share has fallen 5.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Philomath
| Period | Philomath | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Philomath than nationally: 7.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of Oregon. Vacancy has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Philomath
| Period | Philomath | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Philomath are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the southwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Philomath
| Period | Philomath | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $704 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $796 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,054 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,471 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$767 | +$731 | +$606 |
Rent in Philomath runs $1,471 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $767 a month from 2006–10, a 109% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 29.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Philomath
Bachelor's degrees in Philomath
| Period | Philomath | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.5% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.4% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.3% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.5% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Philomath: 46.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Philomath
| Period | Philomath | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.3% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.7% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.4% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.9% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Philomath: 94.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Philomath has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Oregon cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Philomath
| Period | Philomath | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Philomath has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 115 Oregon cities with 5,000+ people, only four have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.9 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Philomath compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philomath | 2.37 | 42.9 | 6.4% | 23.1% | 7.6% | 1983 | $1,471 | 46.5% | 94.9% | 2.4% |
| Wren | 2.39 | 51.5 | 4.1% | 3.0% | 4.1% | 1978 | $1,621 | 49.8% | 98.3% | 2.2% |
| Nashville | 2.35 | 51.2 | 5.7% | 14.3% | 8.8% | 1975 | $988 | 40.0% | 97.1% | 7.5% |
| Corvallis | 2.28 | 35.6 | 8.3% | 52.5% | 6.6% | 1981 | $1,537 | 58.4% | 96.1% | 8.6% |
| Lewisburg | 1.96 | 50.3 | 17.6% | 27.6% | 4.6% | 1975 | $1,825 | 56.3% | 94.7% | 6.0% |
| Oakville | 2.60 | 46.8 | 6.8% | 29.3% | 5.2% | 1988 | $1,786 | 26.3% | 94.8% | 9.5% |
| Peoria | 2.49 | 50.1 | 8.3% | 17.1% | 9.5% | 1976 | $1,257 | 33.8% | 94.6% | 3.7% |
| Orleans | 2.10 | 57.5 | 3.6% | 12.9% | 5.3% | 1972 | $1,403 | 32.2% | 96.3% | 5.9% |
| Bellfountain | 2.85 | 53.7 | 3.3% | 22.6% | 4.2% | 1979 | $1,257 | 26.7% | 89.1% | 3.4% |
| Blodgett | 2.45 | 49.0 | 7.2% | 14.2% | 9.7% | 1978 | $921 | 35.6% | 96.6% | 9.2% |
| Summit | 2.37 | 50.4 | 5.9% | 13.9% | 8.7% | 1976 | $972 | 41.1% | 97.5% | 7.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Philomath. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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