Philomath, OR Demographics

A map of Philomath's Population by Race

Philomath, Oregon has an estimated population of 5,642, an increase from the 5,350 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.0% White, 5.7% Multiracial, 3.0% Asian, 2.2% Native American/Other, 2.1% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Philomath, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Philomath has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Philomath, that probability was 33.5% in 2020 and 23.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Philomath is ranked the 98th most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Philomath was ranked the 99th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Philomath's White Population

4,908 residents of Philomath, or 87.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Philomath is significantly higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Philomath ranks 246th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philomath's White population has grown by an estimated 13.6%. White residents' share of Philomath's population has increased from 80.7% to 87.0%.

Philomath is more White than neighboring Corvallis (72.5% White), and Blodgett (0% White). Philomath is less White than neighboring Kings Valley (100% White), Bellfountain (100% White), and Peoria (100% White).

Philomath's Black Population

0 residents of Philomath, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Philomath is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Philomath ranks 89th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philomath's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Philomath's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Philomath is less Black than neighboring Corvallis (1.6% Black).

Philomath's Asian Population

167 residents of Philomath, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Philomath is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Philomath ranks 89th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philomath's Asian population has grown by an estimated 85.6%. Asian residents' share of Philomath's population has increased from 1.7% to 3.0%.

Philomath is more Asian than neighboring Kings Valley (0% Asian), Blodgett (0% Asian), Bellfountain (0% Asian), and Peoria (0% Asian). Philomath is less Asian than neighboring Corvallis (9% Asian).

Philomath's Hispanic Population

120 residents of Philomath, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Philomath is considerably lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Philomath ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philomath's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 75.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Philomath's population has decreased from 9.1% to 2.1%.

Philomath is more Hispanic than neighboring Kings Valley (0% Hispanic), Blodgett (0% Hispanic), Bellfountain (0% Hispanic), and Peoria (0% Hispanic). Philomath is less Hispanic than neighboring Corvallis (10.2% Hispanic).

Philomath's Native American/Other Population

124 residents of Philomath, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Philomath is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Philomath ranks 257th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philomath's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 65.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Philomath's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.2%.

Philomath is more Native American/Other than neighboring Corvallis (0.8% Native American/Other), Kings Valley (0% Native American/Other), Blodgett (0% Native American/Other), Bellfountain (0% Native American/Other), and Peoria (0% Native American/Other).

Philomath's Multiracial Population

323 residents of Philomath, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Philomath is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Philomath ranks 159th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Philomath's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Philomath's population has decreased from 6.3% to 5.7%.

Philomath is more Multiracial than neighboring Kings Valley (0% Multiracial), Blodgett (0% Multiracial), Bellfountain (0% Multiracial), and Peoria (0% Multiracial). Philomath is less Multiracial than neighboring Corvallis (6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.