County · Oregon
Coos County, Oregon
Coos County, Oregon. Coos County had 63,992 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.4% since 2020, while Oregon grew 0.9%. It holds 11 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 22 census tracts. GEOID 41011.
Coos County is the county of the Coos Bay-North Bend, OR micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
63,992
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 64,929 · ACS 2020-2024: 64,827
Median household income
$62,143
±$3,912 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$337,800
±$10,961 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$1,042
±$40 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
How many people live in Coos County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 64,929 residents in Coos County. The Census Bureau estimates 63,992 for July 1, 2025, down 1.4% since 2020, while Oregon grew 0.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 64,827 over 1,596 square miles of land.
| Measure | Coos County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 64,827 | 4,254,293 | +1,141 |
| Households | 28,731±472 | 1,718,422 | +1,706 |
| Average household size | 2.21±0.04 | 2.42 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 31,905±55 | 1,857,992 | +781 |
Coos County's population since 2000
From 62,779 in 2000 to 63,992 in 2025: up 1.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Coos County?
Coos County holds 11 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Coos Bay with 15,686 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Coos Bay | 15,985 | $56,524 |
|---|---|---|
| North Bend | 10,317 | $81,320 |
| Coquille | 4,015 | $58,490 |
| Bandon | 3,321 | $48,187 |
| Myrtle Point | 2,475 | $47,656 |
| Lakeside | 1,904 | $65,375 |
| Barview | 1,890 | $78,510 |
| Bunker Hill | 1,465 | $60,058 |
| Saunders LakeGEOID 4165450 | 1,055 | $63,914 |
| GlasgowGEOID 4129100 | 785 | $91,047 |
| Powers | 710 | $48,625 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Coos County?
The median resident of Coos County is 48.6 years old; 17.6% are under 18 and 28.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 7.4%. 4.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Coos County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.6±0.4 | 40.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.6%±0.1 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.1%±0.1 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.3% | 14.7% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.1%±0.5 pts | 71.4% | −3.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.4%±0.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.0%±0.8 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.2%±1.0 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.2%±1.0 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 22.6%±1.5 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.9%±1.0 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.7%±1.1 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.6%±1.9 pts | 36.8% | +4.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.0%±1.0 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Coos County earn?
Half of Coos County's 28,731 households earn less than $62,143 a year (±$3,912), against $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 the median was $55,444 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,699 after inflation. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Coos County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,143±$3,912 | $83,011 | +$6,699 |
| Mean household income | $82,730±$3,627 | $111,542 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,605±$1,394 | $45,612 | +$2,660 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.1%±1.7 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.5%±4.9 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.4%±1.8 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.8%±1.3 pts | 92.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Coos County?
Owners occupy 71.2% of Coos County's occupied homes and renters 28.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $337,800 by its owner (±$10,961). The median renter pays $1,042 a month including utilities, and 41.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Coos County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $337,800±$10,961 | $477,600 | +$94,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,042±$40 | $1,525 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.5%±4.6 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,634±$53 | $2,157 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.2%±2.2 pts | 63.3% | +5.3 pts |
| Housing units | 31,905±55 | 1,857,992 | +781 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.1%±1.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.3%±1.8 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.3%±1.2 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±0.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.8%±1.6 pts | 10.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Coos County building?
Builders took permits for 67 new housing units across Coos County in 2025 (59 single-family), 1.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Coos County get to work?
77.5% of Coos County's workers drive alone and 8.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.0%.
| Measure | Coos County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.4%±1.5 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0%±1.3 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.5%±2.0 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4%±1.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 3.3%±1.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.1%±1.3 pts | 19.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.3 min±1.1 | 23.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Coos County's census tracts?
Coos County is divided into 22 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $41,786 (Tract 5.05) to $97,308 (Tract 4.02).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Coos County compare with Oregon's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 16th of 36 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 32nd of 36 |
| Residents per square mile | 17th of 36 |
| Median household income | 27th of 36 |
| Median home value | 23rd of 36 |
| Median gross rent | 22nd of 36 |
| Poverty rate | 6th of 36 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19th of 36 |
| Median age | 8th of 36 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Coos County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.