Coos County, OR

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    2024 Population
    64,827
    US Senator
    Ron Wyden
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Jeff Merkley
    Democratic Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    16.1%
    3.48% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $62,143
    3.03% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $337,800
    11.6% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    26,263
    1.6% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Coos County, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.1% of the residents in Coos County, OR are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Coos County, OR are Southwestern Oregon Community College (418 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Coos County, OR was $337,800, and the homeownership rate was 71.2%.

    Most people in Coos County, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Coos County, OR was 2 cars per household.

    Coos County, OR borders Curry County, OR and Douglas County, OR.

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    Population & Diversity

    Coos County, OR is home to a population of 64.8k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.96% of Coos County, OR residents were born outside of the country (2.57k people).

    In 2024, there were 15.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (53.2k people) in Coos County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.45k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.44k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.1% of Coos County, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Coos County, OR was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Coos County, OR
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      53.2k ± 355
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      3.45k ± 357
    3. White (Hispanic)
      1.44k ± 468
    7.28%
    Hispanic Population
    4.72k people

    In 2024, there were 15.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (53.2k people) in Coos County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.45k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 1.44k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    7.28% of the people in Coos County, OR are hispanic (4.72k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Coos County, OR as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oregon.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      144,017 ± 9,158 people
    2. Vietnam
      20,980 ± 3,547 people
    3. India
      20,652 ± 3,520 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 144,017 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 20,980 and India with 20,652.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.96%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    2.57k people
    3.85%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    2.5k people

    As of 2024, 3.96% of Coos County, OR residents (2.57k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Coos County, OR was 3.85%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      2,463 ± 396
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,366 ± 292
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      576 ± 200

    Coos County, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.8 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    93.1% of the population of Coos County, OR has health coverage, with 30.7% on employee plans, 25.5% on Medicaid, 19.1% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 3.04% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Coos County, OR see 1,204 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,204 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1121 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 179 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,204 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Coos County, OR

    Primary care physicians in Coos County, OR see an average of 1,204 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,204 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.8% under 18 years, 16.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 28% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    6.9%
    Uninsured
    30.7%
    Employer Coverage
    25.5%
    Medicaid
    19.1%
    Medicare
    14.8%
    Non-Group
    3.04%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Coos County, OR grew by 8.21% from 6.38% to 6.9%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Coos County, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.14 in Coos County, OR.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.1% in Coos County, OR.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 7.45% in Coos County, OR.

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    Economy

    The economy of Coos County, OR employs 26.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Coos County, OR were Health Care & Social Assistance (4,230 people), Retail Trade (3,433 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,395 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($96,667), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,250), and Wholesale Trade ($60,714).

    Employment

    Occupations

    26.3k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,321
    1.6%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.11%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Coos County, OR grew at a rate of 1.6%, from 25.9k employees to 26.3k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Coos County, OR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,627 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,478 people), and Management Occupations (2,359 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Coos County, OR.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    26.3k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,321
    1.6%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.11%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Coos County, OR grew at a rate of 1.6%, from 25.9k employees to 26.3k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Coos County, OR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,230 people), Retail Trade (3,433 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,395 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Coos County, OR, though some of these residents may live in Coos County, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $46,165
    Median earning men ± $3,150
    $33,726
    Median earning women ± $1,800

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($93,056), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($70,227), and Wholesale Trade ($65,250).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($62,569), Public Administration ($60,406), and Construction ($53,171).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.87%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.97M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 2.87% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.1%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oregon.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 144
      Construction
    2. 93
      Retail Trade
    3. 91
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $246k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $104k
      Retail Trade
    3. $77.8k
      Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

    Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing the state of Oregon. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Coos County, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (55.3%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (41%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.5%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Oregon

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    Ron Wyden
    Senator from Oregon3
    Assumed office on February 5, 1996
    Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.
    Jeff Merkley
    Senator from Oregon2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2009

    Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing Oregon.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Coos County, OR awarded 418 degrees. The student population of Coos County, OR in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 573 male students and 978 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Coos County, OR are White (288 and 71.8%), Hispanic or Latino (43 and 10.7%), Two or More Races (35 and 8.73%), and Unknown (14 and 3.49%).

    The largest universities in Coos County, OR by number of degrees awarded are Southwestern Oregon Community College (418 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Coos County, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (155 and 37.1%), Registered Nursing (48 and 11.5%), and Welding Technology (42 and 10%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 1,551 students enrolled in Coos County, OR, 36.9% men and 63.1% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,024 records, of which 64.6% were women and 35.4% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      155 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      48 degrees awarded
    3. General Studies
      39 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Coos County, OR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 155 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Coos County, OR according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Southwestern Oregon Community College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    418 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southwestern Oregon Community College with 418 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 155 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Coos County, OR, which is 0.589 times less than the 263 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 288 degrees mean that there were 6.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 43 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($4,880) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($2,312) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Coos County, OR was $337,800 in 2024, which is 1.02 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $302,800 to $337,800, a 11.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Coos County, OR is 71.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Coos County, OR have an average commute time of 18.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Coos County, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 14% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Coos County, OR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.09%.

    Housing

    Property

    $337,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,961
    $20,445
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,098

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Coos County, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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    Rent vs Own

    71.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 71.2% of the housing units in Coos County, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.7%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $62,143
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,912
    28.7k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,270

    In 2024, the median household income of the 28.7k households in Coos County, OR grew to $62,143 from the previous year's value of $60,313.

    The following chart displays the households in Coos County, OR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Coos County, OR is from Oregon.
    0.459
    2024 Wage GINI in Oregon
    0.461
    2023 Wage GINI in Oregon

    In 2024, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.412% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oregon in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Oregon across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (77.5%)
    2. Carpooled (8.36%)
    3. Worked At Home (8.1%)

    In 2024, 77.5% of workers in Coos County, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.36%) and those who worked at home (8.1%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    18.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Coos County, OR have a shorter commute time (18.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.81% of the workforce in Coos County, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Coos County, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Coos County, OR have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 14% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Coos County, OR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.09%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    16.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Coos County, OR (10.3k out of 63.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Coos County, OR is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 20.9% of the children was living in poverty in Coos County, OR. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 9.7%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 170 in Coos County, OR. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 48% per 100,000 population.

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