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Coal Hill

Arkansas · 820 residents · 2.804 sq mi
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Coal Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,125. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 181 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,700. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
820
−18%since 2000
from 1,001 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
292 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 357 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+23%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7458821K1K1K1990201020202024Coal Hill
2024892
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,125
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,490 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,233
+5%since 2000
from $13,540 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$450
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
29.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+16%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(948)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(67)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(737)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(22)
Asian0.9%(7)
Other2.9%(24)
Diversity Score16.6%(136)
Diversity Score
17
+146%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+32.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.6%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coal Hill, Arkansas?

Coal Hill, Arkansas has about 820 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coal Hill, Arkansas?

The typical household in Coal Hill, Arkansas earns about $33,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coal Hill, Arkansas expensive?

In Coal Hill, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $74,700, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Coal Hill, Arkansas?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Coal Hill, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coal Hill, Arkansas?

About 15.3% of people in Coal Hill, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coal Hill, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Coal Hill, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 104 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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