Coos County, Oregon Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 16th-largest in Oregon
The population of Coos County, Oregon is 64,832 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 16th-largest county in Oregon. The median household income is $60,313, the median home value is $302,800, and the median age is 48.6.
The population of Coos County has grown 2.1% since 2010 (63,010 → 64,326), a +0.15% annualized rate.
64,832
Population
+0.15%
Annual growth
41
People / sq mi
$60,313
Median Income
$302,800
Median Home Value
Coos County covers 1,596 sq mi of land at 40.6 people per square mile.
About Coos County, OR
Coos County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 52.4% of the population. With 64,832 residents, Coos County is a county in Oregon. It ranks #16 among counties in Oregon by population.
The typical household here earns about $60,313, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 10.3%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $302,800, with typical rent around $992.
21.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Around 7.5% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Coos County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Coos County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Coos County had a population of 63,010 in 2010 and 64,326 in 2024, a 2.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 65,143 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 0.15%.
64,326
Population (2024)
63,010
Population (2010)
65,143
Peak (2021)
0.15%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 63,010 |
| 2011 | 62,789 |
| 2012 | 62,697 |
| 2013 | 62,409 |
| 2014 | 62,403 |
| 2015 | 62,696 |
| 2016 | 63,386 |
| 2017 | 63,764 |
| 2018 | 64,338 |
| 2019 | 64,677 |
| 2020 | 64,976 |
| 2021 | 65,143 |
| 2022 | 65,135 |
| 2023 | 64,557 |
| 2024 | 64,326 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
48.6
Median Age
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Male
27.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 14.9% · Seniors (65+): 27.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $60,313$-20,113 vs state |
| Mean household income | $78,959 |
| Per-capita income | $35,153 |
| Poverty rate | 10.3%+3.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 47.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Coos County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
2.8%
Carpool
76.2%
Public transit
7.5%
Work from home
19.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$302,800$-151,400 vs state
Median home value
$992
Median rent
70.7%
Homeownership rate
31,698
Total housing units
89.6%
Occupied
10.4%
Vacant
29.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.6%
With health insurance
93.1%
With broadband internet
52.4%
Foreign-born
11.9%
Veterans (18+)
23.3%
With a disability
94.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
91.0%
High School+
21.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Coos County, Oregon has a population of 64,832 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 16th-largest county in Oregon. Population density is 41 people per square mile.
The population of Coos County has grown 2.1% since 2010 (63,010 → 64,326), a +0.15% annualized rate.
The median household income in Coos County, Oregon is $60,313, with mean (average) household income of $78,959 and per-capita income of $35,153. 10.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Coos County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (85.6%), Hispanic or Latino (6.1%), Black or African American (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Coos County, Oregon is 48.6 years. Residents are 50.6% female and 49.4% male.
The median home value in Coos County is $302,800 and median monthly rent is $992. 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 31,698 total housing units, 10.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Coos County, Oregon is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.
Portland is among the largest cities associated with Coos County, Oregon, with a population of 642,715.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.