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Philomath ( ) is a city in Benton County,
Oregon Oregon ( , ) is a U.S. state, state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is a part of the Western U.S., with the Columbia River delineating much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington (state), Washington, while t ...
, United States. It was named for Philomath (
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, "love of learning") College. The population was 5,838 as of the 2023 census population estimates. It is part of the
Corvallis, Oregon Corvallis ( ) is a city in and the county seat of Benton County, Oregon, Benton County in central western Oregon, United States. It is the principal city of the Corvallis, Oregon Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Benton Co ...
, Metropolitan Statistical Area.


History

Philomath was named after the Philomath College which was founded in 1867 by the United Brethren Church. The name of the college and city was derived from two Greek words meaning "lover of learning". The city was incorporated on October 20, 1882. The college closed in 1929 due to a dramatic decline in enrollment.


Geography

Philomath is west of Corvallis on U.S. Route 20. According to the
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, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.


Climate

This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above . According to the
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system, Philomath has a
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, abbreviated ''Csb'' on climate maps.


Demographics


2010 census

As of the
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of 2010, there were 4,584 people, 1,733 households, and 1,203 families living in the city. The
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was . There were 1,837 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 91.1%
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, 0.7%
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, 1.2% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 2.4% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races.
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or Latino of any race were 6.7% of the population. There were 1,733 households, of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were
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living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.11. The median age in the city was 34.3 years. 27.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 9.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.


2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,838 people, 1,346 households, and 1,017 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 1,434 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 93.25% White, 0.16% African American, 1.64% Native American, 1.20% Asian, 0.23%
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, 1.25% from other races, and 2.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.93% of the population. There were 1,346 households, out of which 47.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.22. In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.3% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males. The median income for a household in the city was $41,461, and the median income for a family was $42,578. Males had a median income of $36,104 versus $25,281 for females. The
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for the city was $16,620. About 6.5% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the
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, including 9.2% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those aged 65 or over.


Economy

Philomath is home to several sawmills including Interfor and Paw Lumber Co. Gene Tools, LLC manufactures
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antisense
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. Wet Labs produces oceanographic measuring equipment. Pioneer Connect provides telephone, internet and video services, including fiber and broadband internet. Alyrica Networks provides WiFi access in the town, as well as fixed wireless high-speed Internet service. Solar Summit manufactures solar panels and alternative energy products. Gathering Together Farm is one of the first certified organic vegetable farms in the United States, and is an international agrotourism destination. In 2020, Philomath residents were among the first in the world to receive their food deliveries from a robot; Daxbot, which is built by a Philomath-based business.  Daxbot is a 36-in, semi-autonomous delivery robot that can keep food hot or cold, and makes free deliveries for businesses and individuals in Philomath.  The Philomath City Council gave Nova Dynamics permission to allow Dax to make deliveries and travel in town. Dax is considered a pedestrian, not a vehicle, and shares roads and sidewalks with other pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. 


Education

Philomath is served by the Philomath School District, which includes the following schools: *Philomath Elementary School *Clemens Primary School *Blodgett Elementary School *Philomath Middle School *Philomath Academy * Philomath High School *Kings Valley Charter School (Pre-K through 12th grade)


Parks and recreation

The city of Philomath owns and maintains at least 8 public parks within and adjacent to the city limits. The largest park in Philomath is Marys River Park, which occupies approximately 28 acres along the Marys River and includes three bridges, a covered picnic shelter, and restrooms.


Media

''The Philomath News'' is a digital newspaper owned by Brad Fuqua.


Documentary

The film '' Clear Cut: The Story of Philomath, Oregon'' documents the clash of cultures in Philomath between the old-time timber industry and the professionals and techies of the
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. The film was shown at the
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in 2006.


References


External links


Entry for Philomath
in the ''
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'' *
Philomath Area Chamber of CommerceHistoric images of Philomath from Salem Public Library
* Philomath Community Wiki {{authority control Cities in Oregon Cities in Benton County, Oregon Populated places established in 1882 1882 establishments in Oregon