Coal County Population

1900–2026

5,415

2026 projection

2.6% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Coal County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20265,415-210.39%
20255,436-210.38%
20245,457+1653.12%
20235,292-190.36%
20225,31100.00%
20215,311+350.66%
20205,276-2354.26%
20195,511-80.14%
20185,519-1041.85%
20175,623-200.35%

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Coal County Demographics

39.3median age

Median age

Female42.4 yrs
Male36.5 yrs

Adults

4,036
1,102 seniors (65+) · 27% of adults2,934 other adults

Sex

Female 49.3% · 2,625Male 50.7% · 2,695

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 53 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Coal County Income

$50,423median household income

Median household income

$50,423

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,986

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

20.8%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Coal County Marital Status

47% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married47%47%47%
Never married27%34%20%
Divorced15%13%17%
Widowed10%4%16%
Separated2%3%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201