Coos Bay is a city in Oregon with about 15,867 residents. Coos Bay was founded in 1853 and sits in Coos County. The median age is 42.6 and the median household income is $55,292. Homes carry a median value of $272,100, and about 61% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (82.6%). Around 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 15 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Common questions
Coos Bay — frequently asked
What is the population of Coos Bay, Oregon?
Coos Bay has a population of about 15,867, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Coos Bay?
The median home value in Coos Bay is $272,100, and the median gross rent is $986/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Coos Bay safe? What is the crime rate?
Coos Bay Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 958 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Coos Bay face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Coos County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, earthquake, landslide.
How many schools are in Coos Bay?
Coos Bay has 10 public schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Coos Bay?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Coos Bay. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.