Coos County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Coos County is located in Oregon with a total population of 64,832. It is the 16th most populous county out of 36 in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Coos County is 48.6 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 10.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Coos County is $60,313. This is 25% lower than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.6%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $302,800. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Coos County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.0%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.0%) is well below the state average of 14.3%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 36.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.0%.