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Who Gets Benefits in Coos County, OR
Households that received SNAP, SSI, Social Security or cash public assistance in the last 12 months. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households getting SNAP
- 23.4%
- Oregon 16.0%
- Households getting SSI
- 5.0%
- Oregon 4.6%
- With Social Security income
- 48.4%
- Oregon 33.0%
- With cash public assistance
- 4.4%
- Oregon 4.1%
Households that received benefits in the last 12 months
- SNAP (food stamps)6,71123.4%
- Social Security income13,90548.4%
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)1,4435.0%
- Cash public assistance (such as TANF)1,2504.4%
See eligibility rules and how to apply: SNAP, SSI, Social Security COLA.
How it compares
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| Area | Households getting SNAP | SSI | Social Security | Cash assistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coos County, OR | 23.4% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Oregon | 16.0% | 4.6% | 33.0% | 4.1% |
| United States | 12.1% | 5.1% | 31.3% | 2.7% |
Cities and towns in Coos County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households getting SNAP | SSI | Social Security | Cash assistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coos Bay | 27.5% | 4.6% | 41.7% | 7.1% |
| North Bend | 21.3% | 4.7% | 38.7% | 3.1% |
| Coquille | 28.4% | 5.0% | 50.7% | 1.3% |
| Bandon | 25.5% | 3.7% | 46.7% | 1.7% |
| Myrtle Point | 38.4% | 9.4% | 46.1% | 8.0% |
| Lakeside | 21.0% | 5.1% | 63.7% | 3.5% |
| Barview | 30.6% | 7.5% | 72.6% | 2.8% |
| Bunker Hill | 26.8% | 0.0% | 48.8% | 2.6% |
| Saunders Lake | 12.4% | 11.6% | 42.3% | 0.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the share of households getting SNAP in Coos County, OR?
- 23.4% of households in Coos County, OR received SNAP (food stamps) in the last 12 months, and 48.4% had Social Security income.
- How does Coos County compare with Oregon?
- The households getting snap in Coos County is 23.4%, compared with 16.0% for Oregon as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates