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Coos Bay Micro

Coos Bay-North Bend, OR · 1 counties · 62,779 residents · 1,596.044 sq mi
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Coos Bay 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 Bay
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 Bay-North Bend, OR?

Coos Bay-North Bend, OR has about 62,779 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Coos Bay-North Bend, OR?

The typical household in Coos Bay-North Bend, OR earns about $31,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coos Bay-North Bend, OR expensive?

In Coos Bay-North Bend, OR, the median home is worth about $94,900, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Coos Bay-North Bend, OR?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Coos Bay-North Bend, OR hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coos Bay-North Bend, OR?

About 15.0% of people in Coos Bay-North Bend, OR live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coos Bay-North Bend, OR grown since 1990?

Yes, Coos Bay-North Bend, OR 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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