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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Coos County

Oregon · 64,929 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 $49,445. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $220,400. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64,929
+3%since 2000
from 62,779 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
+14%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
60K61K63K64K65K1990201020202024Coos County
202465K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,445
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,542 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,720
+75%since 2000
from $17,547 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,400
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$845
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $499 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
33.6% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+48%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(56,616)
Black0.3%(169)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(2,133)
Asian0.9%(553)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(7,245)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(53,538)
Black0.4%(259)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(4,292)
Asian1.1%(728)
Other7.1%(4,602)
Diversity Score34.7%(22,510)
Segregation Score24.5%(15,932)
Diversity Score
35
+200%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coos County, Oregon?

Coos County, Oregon has about 64,929 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Coos County, Oregon earns about $49,445 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 $220,400, and the typical rent is about $845 a month.

How educated are people in Coos County, Oregon?

About 19.9% 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 16.1% 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 4,656 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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