Coos County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Name: Coos County, Oregon Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Coos County, Oregon has a population of 64,827, the 16th most populous county in Oregon. The median household income is $62,143 and the median home value is $337,800. The poverty rate is 16.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Coos County Quick Facts

Population 64,827

Median Household Income $62,143

Median Home Value $337,800

Poverty Rate 16.1%

Unemployment Rate 6.0%

Median Age 48.6 years

Homeownership Rate 71.2%

Affordability Ratio 5.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.7%

High School Graduation 91.7%

Cities/Places 11

Population 64,827 16th of 36

Median Income $62,143 25% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.1%

Unemployment 6.0%

How Coos County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	64,832	64,827	-0.0%
Median household income	$60,313	$62,143	+3.0%
Median home value	$302,800	$337,800	+11.6%

Median Household Income

Coos

$62,143

$83,011

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Coos

$337,800

$477,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.2%

$25K-$50K 20.5%

$50K-$100K 29.5%

$100K+ 28.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.5%

$10K-$15K

4.3%

$15K-$20K

4.9%

$20K-$25K

5.5%

$25K-$30K

4.5%

$30K-$35K

4.7%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

7.0%

$60K-$75K

10.0%

$75K-$100K

12.6%

$100K-$125K

8.9%

$125K-$150K

7.8%

$150K-$200K

5.0%

$200K+

7.1%

Employment

6.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4%|National: 5.2%

51.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.2%

Renter 28.8%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,042/mo 20.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.6%

18-34

17.3%

35-54

22.1%

55-74

31.8%

75+

11.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Coos County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Coos Bay	15,925	$56,524	15.3%	$306,900
North Bend	10,171	$81,320	14.0%	$352,300
Coquille	4,002	$58,490	19.8%	$304,500
Bandon	3,330	$48,187	26.3%	$503,200
Myrtle Point	2,684	$47,656	20.2%	$252,900
Lakeside	1,870	$65,375	14.1%	$304,900
Barview	1,684	$78,510	4.5%	$246,600
Bunker Hill	1,626	$60,058	24.3%	$227,600
Saunders Lake	1,338	$63,914	18.1%	$339,700
Glasgow	697	$91,047	10.9%	$433,800
Powers	613	$48,625	23.3%	$159,900

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Population Overview

Coos County is located in Oregon with a total population of 64,827. It is the 16th most populous county out of 36 in Oregon. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Coos County is 48.6 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. 11.3% 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 $62,143. This is 25% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is 35% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $337,800. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Coos County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.3%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.3%) is well below the state average of 14.7%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

22.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 36.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Coos County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Oregon and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Coos County, Oregon?

Coos County has a population of 64,827, making it the 16th most populous county in Oregon.

What is the median income in Coos County?

The median household income in Coos County is $62,143 with a poverty rate of 16.1%.

How many cities are in Coos County, Oregon?

Coos County contains 11 Census-designated places.