Coos County, OR

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2020 Population

64,175

0.768% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

48.7

0.206% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

16.1%

0.0696% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$49,445

9.75% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$220,400

11.3% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

25,889

3.44% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Coos County, OR had a population of 64.2k people with a median age of 48.7 and a median household income of $49,445. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Coos County, OR grew from 63,686 to 64,175, a 0.768% increase and its median household income grew from $45,051 to $49,445, a 9.75% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Coos County, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.95%), White (Hispanic) (3.93%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.91%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.51%).

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.

98.3% of the residents in Coos County, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Coos County, OR are Southwestern Oregon Community College (667 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Coos County, OR was $220,400, and the homeownership rate was 68.3%. Most people in Coos County, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.4 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.

United States Oregon Coos Bay, OR

Diversity

Coos County, OR is home to a population of 64.2k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 3.7% of Coos County, OR residents were born outside of the country (2.37k people).

In 2020, there were 17.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (54.4k people) in Coos County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.18k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.53k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Coos County, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
54.4k ± 164
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.18k ± 361
White (Hispanic)
2.53k ± 496

6.7%

Hispanic Population

4.3k people

6.7% of the people in Coos County, OR are hispanic (4.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Coos County, OR as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.7%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.37k people

3.42%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.18k people

As of 2020, 3.7% of Coos County, OR residents (2.37k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Coos County, OR was 3.42%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Coos County, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 7.1

In 2020, the median age of all people in Coos County, OR was 48.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 49, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 50. But people in Coos County, OR are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Coos County, OR residents was 49.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oregon.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
141,609 ± 9,081 people
Vietnam
22,538 ± 3,676 people
China
22,455 ± 3,669 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 141,609 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 22,538 and China with 22,455.

Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

98.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.3% of Coos County, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Coos County, OR was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Coos County, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,105 ± 406
Gulf War (2001-)
923 ± 242
Korea
657 ± 263

Coos County, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.36 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Oregon. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Oregon, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oregon (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Oregon across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Coos County, OR is $49,445. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Coos County, OR was Census Tract 8 with a value of $72,222, followed by Census Tract 2 and Census Tract 6, with respective values of $64,850 and $62,139.

Males in Oregon have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,561. The income inequality in Oregon (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Coos County, OR employs 25.9k people. The largest industries in Coos County, OR are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,232 people), Retail Trade (3,344 people), and Educational Services (2,230 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($66,705), Utilities ($59,875), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,250).

Wages

Median Household Income

$49,445

2020 value

± $3,052

9.75%

1 Year Growth

± 7.28%

Households in Coos County, OR have a median annual income of $49,445, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $45,051 in 2019, which represents a 9.75% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Coos County, OR compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oregon.

$69,771

Average Male Salary in Oregon

± $1,792

$54,561

Average Female Salary in Oregon

± $1,535

In 2020, full-time male employees in Oregon made 1.28 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Oregon by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Oregon.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Oregon

Asian
$64,025 ± $5,447
White
$54,721 ± $1,157
Black
$44,935 ± $6,848

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Oregon workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.17 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Oregon.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Oregon by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Coos County, OR is from Oregon.

0.464

2020 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.465

2019 Wage GINI in Oregon

In 2020, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.249% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 8
Census Tract 2
Census Tract 6

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Coos County, OR was Census Tract 8 with a value of $72,222, followed by Census Tract 2 and Census Tract 6, with respective values of $64,850 and $62,139.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Coos County, OR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

16.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Coos County, OR (10.2k out of 63.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
8,896 ± 731
Two Or More
849 ± 260
Hispanic
603 ± 221

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.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

25.9k

2020 Value

± 1,333

3.44%

1 Year growth

± 6.66%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Coos County, OR grew at a rate of 3.44%, from 25k employees to 25.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Coos County, OR, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,683 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,413 people), and Management Occupations (2,330 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Coos County, OR.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Coos County, OR, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,683 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,413 people), and Management Occupations (2,330 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Coos County, OR has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (4.99 times higher than expected), Healthcare Support Occupations (2.02 times), and Community & Social Service Occupations (1.94 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Coos County, OR, by median earnings, are Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($102,557), Legal Occupations ($101,161), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($82,358).

Industries

Employment by Industries

25.9k

2020 Value

± 1,333

3.44%

1 Year growth

± 6.66%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Coos County, OR grew at a rate of 3.44%, from 25k employees to 25.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Coos County, OR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,232 people), Retail Trade (3,344 people), and Educational Services (2,230 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Coos County, OR, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,232 people), Retail Trade (3,344 people), and Educational Services (2,230 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Coos County, OR has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (7.09 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (4.54 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (2.28 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Coos County, OR, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($66,705), Utilities ($59,875), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,250).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Oregon to other states, or from other states to Oregon.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon product (by dollars) was Electronics with $19B, followed by Mixed freight ($18.8B) and Wood prods. ($14.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oregon products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Oregon.

$185B

2020 Value in Oregon

$358B

Projected 2050 Value in Oregon

93.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oregon trade was $185B. This is expected to increase 93.6% to $358B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oregon trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Oregon to other states, or from other states to Oregon.

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$36.1B
California
$24.7B
Idaho
$3.73B

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $36.1B, followed by California with $24.7B and Idaho and $3.73B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Oregon shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Coos County, OR went to Donald J. Trump with 58.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.54%). The most partisan county was Lake County, OR with 79.5% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.54%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Coos County, OR went to Donald J. Trump with 58.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.54%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Coos County, OR for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Oregon.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Coos County, OR

58.9% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Oregon

Lake County, OR
79.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Multnomah County, OR
79.2% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Harney County, OR
77.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Oregon was Lake County, OR with 79.5% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Oregon colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Oregon

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Ron Wyden

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on February 5, 1996
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.

Jeff Merkley

Senator from Oregon

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oregon over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Oregon

Oregon is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oregon have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Coos County, OR awarded 667 degrees. The student population of Coos County, OR is skewed towards women, with 570 male students and 967 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Coos County, OR are White (469 and 72.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (75 and 11.5%), Two or More Races (53 and 8.15%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (20 and 3.08%).

The largest universities in Coos County, OR by number of degrees awarded are Southwestern Oregon Community College (667 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Coos County, OR are Liberal Arts & Sciences (264 and 39.6%), General Studies (126 and 18.9%), and Baking & Pastry Arts (37 and 5.55%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
264 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
126 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
30 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Coos County, OR was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 264 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Southwestern Oregon Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

667 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Coos County, OR institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southwestern Oregon Community College with 667 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

248

Degrees Awarded to Men

419

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 248 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Coos County, OR, which is 0.592 times less than the 419 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Coos County, OR by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
469 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
75 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
53 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Coos County, OR was White students. These 469 degrees mean that there were 6.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 75 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Coos County, OR was $220,400 in 2020, which is 0.959 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $198,100 to $220,400, a 11.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Coos County, OR is 68.3%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Coos County, OR have an average commute time of 19.4 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.

Housing

Property Value

$220,400

2020 Median

± $8,081

$198,100

2019 Median

± $8,413

In 2020, the median property value in Coos County, OR grew to to $220,400 from the previous year's value of $198,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Coos County, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Coos County, OR the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,445

Median Household Income

± $3,052

27.8k

Number of Households

± 1,304

In 2020, the median household income of the 27.8k households in Coos County, OR grew to $49,445 from the previous year's value of $45,051.

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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Coos County, OR 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 $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

68.3%

2020 Homeownership

65.9%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 68.3% of the housing units in Coos County, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Coos County, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

19.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Coos County, OR have a shorter commute time (19.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.63% of the workforce in Coos County, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Coos County, OR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (78%)
Carpooled (10.5%)
Worked At Home (5.76%)

In 2020, 78% of workers in Coos County, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who worked at home (5.76%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by false.

Health

93.1% of the population of Coos County, OR has health coverage, with 31.7% on employee plans, 25.5% on Medicaid, 18.2% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 3.53% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Oregon was $8,044 in 2014. This is a 7.73% increase from the previous year ($7,467).

Primary care physicians in Coos County, OR see 1110 patients per year on average, which represents a 9.68% decrease from the previous year (1229 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1093 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 235 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jefferson County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.3%). Additionally, Malheur County and Union County have the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,110 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Coos County, OR

Primary care physicians in Coos County, OR see an average of 1,110 patients per year. This represents a 9.68% decrease from the previous year (1,229 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Coos County, OR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

$8,044

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Oregon

$4,232

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,185

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,942

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Oregon (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 7.73%, from $7,467 to $8,044.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.92%

Uninsured

31.7%

Employer Coverage

25.5%

Medicaid

18.2%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

3.53%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Coos County, OR declined by 0.244% from 6.94% to 6.92%.

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.