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Coaldale

Colorado · 255 residents · 31.047 sq mi
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Coaldale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,846. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2011. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $162,500. With a median age of 55.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
255
+70%vs 2011
vs 150 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
8 / sq mi
+70%vs 2011
vs 5 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
55.1
+14%vs 2011
vs 48.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
98218338458578201020202024Coaldale
2024538
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,846
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $37,955 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2017
Per capita income
$20,085
−8%vs 2011
vs $21,782 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.176
+16%vs 2011
vs 0.152 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade60.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance18.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services16.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $162,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−26.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.0% in 2011
19.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
+19.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
4.2
−2%vs 2011
vs 4.3 in 2011
2010 – 2017
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(11)
Asian4%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.9%(39)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(236)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8%(20)
Diversity Score
8
−69%vs 2011
vs 26 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
54.2%
−8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−10.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
43.8%
+18.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
33.3%
+14.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
+10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.5%
−15.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.7% in 2011
Female
60.5%
+15.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.3% in 2011
Foreign born
4.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.0%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coaldale, Colorado?

Coaldale, Colorado has about 255 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coaldale, Colorado?

The typical household in Coaldale, Colorado earns about $38,846 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coaldale, Colorado expensive?

In Coaldale, Colorado, the median home is worth about $162,500.

How educated are people in Coaldale, Colorado?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Coaldale, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coaldale, Colorado?

About 0.8% of people in Coaldale, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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