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CITY · 2010 ACS

Coos Bay

Oregon · 15,967 residents · 10.629 sq mi
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Coos Bay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,985. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,967
+4%since 2000
from 15,374 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.6
+4%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K16K16K16K1990201020202024Coos Bay
202416K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.3%(1,000)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 95.4%(864)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 145.1%(822)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.1%(1,141)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 247%(1,112)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3412.2%(1,948)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4410.5%(1,680)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5413.6%(2,169)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6413.7%(2,183)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7410%(1,599)
US avg: 7%
75 to 846.4%(1,015)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2.7%(434)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,985
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,212 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,481
+18%since 2000
from $18,158 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,100
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $496 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.6%
−27.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
45.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
−5%since 2009
from 4.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(13,593)
Black0.3%(50)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(691)
Asian1.4%(218)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(13,319)
Black0.5%(84)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(1,220)
Asian1.3%(212)
Other5.3%(850)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.5%(1,191)
Puerto Rican1.2%(196)
Peruvian0.2%(38)
Spaniard0.2%(25)
Ancestry
German22.7%(3,620)
English15.2%(2,426)
Irish11.5%(1,841)
Scottish6.9%(1,093)
American6.1%(975)
Italian4.5%(710)
French4.1%(661)
Norwegian3.8%(608)
Dutch3%(474)
Scotch-Irish2.8%(446)
Swedish2.8%(444)
Welsh1.9%(310)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Polish1.7%(275)
Danish1.6%(252)
Greek1.2%(190)
Russian0.7%(117)
Swiss0.7%(112)
Belgian0.5%(74)
Austrian0.5%(73)
Finnish0.4%(71)
Hungarian0.4%(67)
British0.4%(58)
Australian0.3%(41)
Portuguese0.2%(36)
Arab0.2%(31)
Lebanese0.2%(31)
Romanian0.2%(28)
Czech0.2%(25)
Canadian0.1%(21)
Slovak0.1%(21)
Ukrainian0.1%(15)
Iranian0%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+70%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.0%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married39.4%(2,591)
Married38.8%(2,551)
Widowed3.8%(252)
Divorced17.9%(1,174)
Women 15+
Never married26.7%(1,813)
Married38%(2,584)
Widowed9.5%(647)
Divorced25.8%(1,753)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coos Bay, Oregon?

Coos Bay, Oregon has about 15,967 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coos Bay, Oregon?

The typical household in Coos Bay, Oregon earns about $37,985 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coos Bay, Oregon expensive?

In Coos Bay, Oregon, the median home is worth about $172,100, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Coos Bay, Oregon?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Coos Bay, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coos Bay, Oregon?

About 18.1% of people in Coos Bay, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coos Bay, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Coos Bay, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 816 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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