Coos Bay is a city located in Coos County Oregon. Coos Bay has a 2024 population of 15,466. Coos Bay is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually and its population has decreased by -3.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,981 in 2020.
The average household income in Coos Bay is $69,873 with a poverty rate of 14.58%. The median age in Coos Bay is 42.8 years: 43 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Coos Bay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,601 | 85.28% |
| Two or more races | 1,162 | 7.29% |
| Other race | 589 | 3.69% |
| Native American | 272 | 1.71% |
| Asian | 202 | 1.27% |
| Black or African American | 115 | 0.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.05% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,257 | 2.16 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Non Family | 3,432 | 1.24 | 47.3 | 52.7 |
| Married | 2,441 | 2.91 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Female | 871 | 2.89 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Male | 513 | 3.53 | 50.1 | 49.9 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
60.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,014 | 8.84% |
| Associates Degree | 1,262 | 11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,460 | 12.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 853 | 7.43% |
| High School Graduate | 3,459 | 30.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 361 | 3.15% |
| Some College | 3,064 | 26.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,953 | 8,968 | 2,129 |
| Hispanic | 667 | 426 | 45 |
| 2+ Races | 542 | 524 | 94 |
| Other Race | 359 | 168 | 0 |
| Native American | 168 | 152 | 21 |
| Asian | 131 | 42 | 25 |
| Black | 104 | 75 | 24 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 23.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,750 | $57,708 | $40,489 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,992 | $75,658 | $54,271 |
| High School Graduate | $36,127 | $48,705 | $29,911 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,783 | $32,500 | $28,138 |
| Overall | $35,695 | $46,365 | $29,300 |
| Some College | $34,115 | $46,011 | $27,528 |
$35,695
Average Earnings
$46,365
Average Male
$29,300
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.85% of Coos Bay residents speak only English, while 7.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,988 | 1,951 | 15.02% |
| Multiple | 1,162 | 184 | 15.83% |
| Native | 272 | 129 | 47.43% |
| Hispanic | 1,412 | 90 | 6.37% |
| Black | 115 | 7 | 6.09% |
| Asian | 197 | 3 | 1.52% |
14.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.87%
Male Poverty Rate
17.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Coos Bay is Native, with 47.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Coos Bay is Asian, with 1.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 13.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.74% |
| High School | 11.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30.51% |
| Female Employed | 11.99% |
| Female Unemployed | 8.79% |
| Male Employed | 3.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,327 | $88,721 |
| Households | $53,331 | $69,873 |
| Married Families | $85,636 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,936 | $44,180 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.4%
Male Marriage Rate
36.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,309
Number of Veterans
1,231
Male Veterans
78
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 532 |
| Second Gulf War | 304 |
| First Gulf War | 160 |
| Korea | 115 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 369 |
| 75+ | 365 |
| 35 to 54 | 306 |
| 55 to 64 | 157 |
| 18 to 34 | 112 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,200 | 10.6% |
| 2+ Races | 78 | 11.78% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 4.38% |
| Native American | 15 | 6.7% |
| Other Race | 9 | 2.18% |
| Black | 7 | 6.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
47.9%
Born in Coos Bay
95.22%
Native Born
4.78%
Foreign Born
2.75%
Non Citizen
2.03%
Naturalized
95.22% of Coos Bay residents were born in the United States, with 47.9% having been born in Oregon. 2.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,823 | -128 | -0.86% |
| 2028 | 14,951 | -129 | -0.86% |
| 2027 | 15,080 | -129 | -0.85% |
| 2026 | 15,209 | -128 | -0.83% |
| 2025 | 15,337 | -129 | -0.83% |
| 2024 | 15,466 | -129 | -0.83% |
| 2023 | 15,595 | -225 | -1.42% |
| 2022 | 15,820 | -133 | -0.83% |
| 2021 | 15,953 | -28 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 15,981 | -426 | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 16,407 | 34 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 16,373 | 103 | 0.63% |
| 2017 | 16,270 | 61 | 0.38% |
| 2016 | 16,209 | 180 | 1.12% |
| 2015 | 16,029 | 33 | 0.21% |
| 2014 | 15,996 | -30 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 16,026 | -17 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 16,043 | 86 | 0.54% |
| 2011 | 15,957 | -33 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 15,990 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 15,374 | 298 | 1.98% |
| 1990 | 15,076 | 652 | 4.52% |
| 1980 | 14,424 | 958 | 7.11% |
| 1970 | 13,466 | 6,382 | 90.09% |
| 1960 | 7,084 | 861 | 13.84% |
| 1950 | 6,223 | 923 | 17.42% |
| 1940 | 5,300 | 13 | 0.25% |
| 1930 | 5,287 | 1,253 | 31.06% |
| 1920 | 4,034 | 1,054 | 35.37% |
| 1910 | 2,980 | 1,589 | 114.23% |
| 1900 | 1,391 | -70 | -4.79% |
| 1890 | 1,461 | 819 | 127.57% |
| 1880 | 642 | -14,181 | -95.67% |