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Coos Bay, Oregon

Introduction to Coos Bay, Oregon

Coos Bay, Oregon, in Coos county, is 73 miles SW of Eugene, Oregon and 167 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. The city’s population is approximately 15,374.

Coos Bay History

Coos Bay was named after a bay that derived its name from an Indian tribe. In 1857, the first Methodist church was established in the area, while the first post office was set up in 1871. The city was incorporated in 1874. The name “Coos Bay” was adopted in 1944. Prior to that, it was known as Marshfield.

Coos Bay and nearby Attractions

  • Bullards Beach State Park
  • Tugman State Park
  • Shore Acres State Park
  • Geisel Monument State Heritage Site
  • Coos Art Museum
  • Coos Historical and Maritime Museum

Things To Do In Coos Bay

The city of Coos Bay offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation. There are a number of parks in the area, including Mingus Park, Sunset Bay State Park, Golden and Silver Falls State Natural Area, Bullards Beach State Park and Shore Acres State Park. Boating and fishing facilities are provided by the Lower Empire Lake, Upper Empire Lake and the Middle Empire Lake. Tourists can also visit the Coos Historical and Maritime Museum and the Coos Art Museum.

Coos Bay Transportation

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Coos Bay Higher Education

One can pursue higher education at Southwestern Oregon Community College, Lane Community College and the University of Oregon.

High Points

Coos Bay strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):

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Comparative Profile of Coos Bay, OR

Comparing Coos Bay to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population98
Male Share of the Population74
Racial Diversity57
Female Share of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men46
Well-Paid Single Women37
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
People in Middle Class or Better34
Median Family Income34
People Above Poverty33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home96
Walking and Biking to Work87
Public Transportation Use78

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Housing Recently Built53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime56

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