Coos County, OR population by race
The table below shows Coos County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56,258 | 86.67% |
| Black or African American | 329 | 0.51% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,402 | 2.16% |
| Asian | 769 | 1.18% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.05% |
| Some other race | 1,091 | 1.68% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,029 | 7.75% |
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Coos County 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 County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Coos County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Coos County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 86.67% are white, 0.51% are Black or African American, 2.16% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.18% are Asian, 0.05% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.68% are some other race and 7.75% are multiracial.
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Coos County, OR population by race.
The largest racial group in Coos County is White with a population of 56,258 (86.67% of the total population).
Coos County '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 county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Coos County is White with a population of 56,258 (86.67% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 5,029 (7.75% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Coos County, OR
By ethnicity, 4,618 (7.11% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 60,290 (92.89% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Coos County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 54,155 (89.82% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Coos County, OR Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Coos County's Non-Hispanic population.
Coos County 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 | 54,155 | 89.82% |
| Black or African American alone | 278 | 0.46% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,264 | 2.10% |
| Asian alone | 761 | 1.26% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 13 | 0.02% |
| Some other race alone | 94 | 0.16% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,725 | 6.18% |
Among the Hispanic population in Coos County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,173 (68.71% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Coos County, OR Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Coos County's Hispanic population.
Coos County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3,173 | 68.71% |
| Puerto Rican | 99 | 2.14% |
| Cuban | 128 | 2.77% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,218 | 26.38% |
Things to know
What percentage of Coos County, OR is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 7.11% of Coos County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Coos County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3,173 (68.71% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Coos County, OR have?
Coos County, OR has 329 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.51% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Coos County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Coos County, OR?
With 92.89% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Coos County.
That being said, with a 2.16% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Coos County.
What is the majority race in Coos County, OR?
With a population of 56,258 (86.67% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Coos County.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Coos County, with 2.16% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates