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.

Coos County within Oregon · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

64,832

Population

+0.15%

Annual growth

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 a county in Oregon with a population of 64,832. It ranks #16 among counties in Oregon by population. The median age is 48.6, older than the national median. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

The median household income in Coos County is $60,313, below the US median of $74,580. 10.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $302,800, with monthly rent averaging $992. The homeownership rate of 70.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Coos County reflects 21.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 19.0 minutes each way.

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	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	63,010	-	-	estimate
2011	62,789	-221	-0.35%	estimate
2012	62,697	-92	-0.15%	estimate
2013	62,409	-288	-0.46%	estimate
2014	62,403	-6	-0.01%	estimate
2015	62,696	+293	+0.47%	estimate
2016	63,386	+690	+1.10%	estimate
2017	63,764	+378	+0.60%	estimate
2018	64,338	+574	+0.90%	estimate
2019	64,677	+339	+0.53%	estimate
2020	64,976	+299	+0.46%	estimate
2021	65,143	+167	+0.26%	estimate
2022	65,135	-8	-0.01%	estimate
2023	64,557	-578	-0.89%	estimate
2024	64,326	-231	-0.36%	estimate

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

Under 5

4.4%

5–9

5.5%

10–14

5.0%

15–19

5.0%

20–24

4.7%

25–34

10.5%

35–44

11.5%

45–54

10.8%

55–59

6.9%

60–64

8.5%

65–74

16.6%

75–84

7.9%

85+

2.9%

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

Professional & business services

23.0%

Education & health care

13.3%

Finance & real estate

10.1%

Public administration

7.3%

Construction

6.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.5%

Manufacturing

5.2%

Agriculture

4.9%

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.