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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Coos County

Oregon · 62,779 residents · 1,596.044 sq mi
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Coos County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,542. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $94,900. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

62,779
+4%since 1990
from 60,273 in 1990
1990 – 2025
39 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 38 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.1
+15%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
60K61K63K64K65K1990201020202024Coos County
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,542
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,146 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,547
+58%since 1990
from $11,088 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.0%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$94,900
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$499
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $331 in 1990
US average: $602
68.1%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 66.5% in 1990
31.9% rent
3.0
+34%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(57,646)
Black0.2%(107)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(1,441)
Asian1%(615)
Diversity Score15.7%(9,485)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(56,616)
Black0.3%(169)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(2,133)
Asian0.9%(553)
Diversity Score11.5%(7,245)
12
−27%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.6%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−28%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coos County, Oregon?

Coos County, Oregon has about 62,779 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Coos County, Oregon earns about $31,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coos County, Oregon expensive?

In Coos County, Oregon, the median home is worth about $94,900, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Coos County, Oregon?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Coos County, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coos County, Oregon?

About 15.0% of people in Coos County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coos County, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Coos County, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,506 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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