Coos Bay, Oregon
Coos Bay: City in Oregon, USA
About
Coos Bay is a city located in the county of Coos in the U.S. state of Oregon. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,967. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 16,342 inhabitants.
The city was created 171 years ago in 1852.
Quick Facts about Coos Bay
| Population : | 16,342 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oregon (United States) |
| County : | Coos County |
| Postal code : | 97420 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 541, 458 |
| Named for : | Coos Bay |
| Altitude : | 23 feet / 7, 23 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1853 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00 |
| Local time : | 17:42:59 (21st December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 2.29% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Coos Bay is located at 43°21'59"N 124°13'4"W (43.3665000, -124.2178900).
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Official website of Coos Bay
Demographics
The population of Coos Bay increased by 2.29% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 15,374 | - | census |
| 2010 | 15,967 | 3.71% | census |
| 2011 | 15,947 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,033 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,009 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,977 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,004 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,179 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,237 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,333 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,361 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,342 | -0.12% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,514 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,505 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,710 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,437 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 24.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.5% |
| White only, percent : | 79.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 9.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 6.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 78.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 506 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.2% |
Coos Bay zip code is 97420.
County name: Coos, County
fips: 41011
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $171,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,259 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $584 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,021 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,258 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.19 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 2.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.4% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 256,450 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 493,161 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $66,734 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $67,598 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $40,726 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,487 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 754 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 414 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 92 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,189 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 81 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,183 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,661.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.48 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $161,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,449 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $488 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $738 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,300 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.02 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 37.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.6% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 314,919 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $47,137 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $51,385 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $35,231 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 700 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 424 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 185 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 623 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 50 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 588 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,800.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.73 |
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Other Places in Coos Bay
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People born in Coos Bay (25)
People born in Coos Bay, including United States long-distance runner Steve Prefontaine, equestrian Rich Fellers, basketball player Jack Nichols, .
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- Lauren Newton (American singer) she was born in 16/11/1952
- Adelaide Hanscom Leeson (American artist and photographer (1875-1931)) she was born in 25/11/1875
- Mel Counts (basketball player) he was born in 16/10/1941
- Brian Clem (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1972
- Bruce Anderson (American football player) he was born in 18/01/1944
- Claire Falkenstein (American artist (1908-1997)) she was born in 22/07/1908
- David M. Jones (United States Air Force major general) he was born in 18/12/1913
- Don Vaughan (American landscape architect) he was born in 21/06/1937
- Gerald Strebendt (American martial artist) he was born in 01/03/1979
- Jeff Whitty (American playwright (born 1971)) he was born in 30/09/1971
- Mark Helfrich (American football player and coach) he was born in 28/10/1973
- Pat Fitzsimons (professional golfer) he was born in 15/12/1950
- Steve Neal (American historian) he was born in 01/01/1949
- Aline (American movie actress) she was born in 21/07/1981
- Sheila Bleck (American bodybuilder) she was born in 14/10/1974
- Caddy McKeown (American politician) she was born in 01/01/1951
- Kristy Johnston (American athletics competitor) she was born in 03/06/1965
- Martin LaPlatney (actor) he was born in 12/09/1952
Schools in Coos Bay
College & universities near Coos Bay, OR
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210155 | Southwestern Oregon Community College | Coos Bay (OR) | 97420-2193 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Coos Bay, OR
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBY | Coos Bay, Oregon | 275 N. Broadway | BUS |
| RPT | Reedsport, Oregon | 1401 Highway 101 South | BUS |
| FRO | Florence, Oregon | 290 US Highway 101 | BUS |
| EUB | Eugene, OR | 987 Pearl Street | BUS |
| EUG | Eugene–Springfield | 433 Willamette Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Coos Bay
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Coos Bay Post Office | Coos Bay (OR) | 97420 |
Other cities in Coos County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Coos County , OR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| North Bend | 9,744 | City in the Washington, United States |
| Fairview | 9,450 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Coquille | 3,958 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Bandon | 3,168 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Myrtle Point | 2,579 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Barview | 1,844 | Census-designated place in Coos County, Oregon |
| Lakeside | 1,802 | City in Coos County, Oregon, United States |
| Powers | 685 | City in Oregon, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Coos Bay distances to largest Oregon cities
