Coos Bay, OR population by race
The table below shows Coos Bay's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,601 | 85.28% |
| Black or African American | 115 | 0.72% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 272 | 1.71% |
| Asian | 202 | 1.27% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.05% |
| Some other race | 589 | 3.69% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,162 | 7.29% |
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Coos Bay population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Coos Bay has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Coos Bay's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Coos Bay population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 85.28% are white, 0.72% are Black or African American, 1.71% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.27% are Asian, 0.05% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 3.69% are some other race and 7.29% are multiracial.
Coos Bay 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Coos Bay is White with a population of 13,601 (85.28% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,162 (7.29% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Coos Bay, OR
By ethnicity, 1,433 (8.98% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 14,516 (91.02% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Coos Bay, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 13,120 (90.38% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Coos Bay, OR Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Coos Bay's Non-Hispanic population.
Coos Bay Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 13,120 | 90.38% |
| Black or African American alone | 115 | 0.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 160 | 1.10% |
| Asian alone | 202 | 1.39% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 34 | 0.23% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 885 | 6.10% |
Among the Hispanic population in Coos Bay, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 870 (60.71% of the total Hispanic population).
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Coos Bay, OR Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Coos Bay's Hispanic population.
Coos Bay Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 870 | 60.71% |
| Puerto Rican | 13 | 0.91% |
| Cuban | 92 | 6.42% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 458 | 31.96% |
Things to know
What percentage of Coos Bay, OR is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 8.98% of Coos Bay population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Coos Bay, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 870 (60.71% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Coos Bay, OR have?
Coos Bay, OR has 115 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.72% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Coos Bay is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Coos Bay, OR?
With 91.02% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Coos Bay.
That being said, with a 3.69% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Coos Bay.
What is the majority race in Coos Bay, OR?
With a population of 13,601 (85.28% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Coos Bay.
Some other races are second largest race in Coos Bay, with 3.69% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
