Philomath, OR Demographics

A map of Philomath's Population by Race

Philomath, Oregon had a population of 5,350 in 2020. It was 80.7% White, 0.7% Black, 1.7% Asian, 9.1% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 6.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Philomath, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 426 places in Oregon, Philomath is the 99th most populous. 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's White Population

4,320 residents of Philomath identify as White, or 80.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Philomath slightly larger than the White share of the population of Oregon (71.7% White). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Philomath is ranked #246 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Philomath is more White than neighboring Corvallis (71.4% White). Philomath is less White than neighboring Kings Valley (89.3% White), Blodgett (81% White), Bellfountain (86.5% White), and Peoria (86.4% White).

Philomath's Black Population

40 residents of Philomath identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Philomath roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Oregon (1.9% Black). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Philomath is ranked #89 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Philomath is more Black than neighboring Kings Valley (0% Black), Blodgett (0% Black), Bellfountain (0% Black), and Peoria (0% Black). Philomath is less Black than neighboring Corvallis (1.2% Black).

Philomath's Asian Population

90 residents of Philomath identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Philomath roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oregon (4.5% Asian). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Philomath is ranked #85 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

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 (9.6% Asian).

Philomath's Hispanic Population

487 residents of Philomath identify as Hispanic, or 9.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Philomath roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Oregon (13.9% Hispanic). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Philomath is ranked #152 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Philomath is more Hispanic than neighboring Kings Valley (0% Hispanic), Bellfountain (6.8% Hispanic), and Peoria (2.9% Hispanic). Philomath is less Hispanic than neighboring Corvallis (10.1% Hispanic), and Blodgett (14.3% Hispanic).

Philomath's Native American/Other Population

75 residents of Philomath identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Philomath roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Oregon (2% Native American/Other). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Philomath is ranked #249 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Philomath is more Native American/Other than neighboring Blodgett (0% Native American/Other). Philomath is less Native American/Other than neighboring Corvallis (1.5% Native American/Other), Kings Valley (8.9% Native American/Other), and Peoria (4.9% Native American/Other).

Philomath's Multiracial Population

338 residents of Philomath identify as Multiracial, or 6.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Philomath roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oregon (6.1% Multiracial). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Philomath is ranked #158 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Philomath is more Multiracial than neighboring Corvallis (6.2% Multiracial), Kings Valley (1.8% Multiracial), Blodgett (4.8% Multiracial), Bellfountain (5.4% Multiracial), and Peoria (5.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.