CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Coalville

Iowa · 651 residents · 2.183 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Fort Dodge micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Coalville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
651
+10%since 2000
from 591 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
298 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 271 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
−2%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4825486136787442000201020202024Coalville
2024649
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,417
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,095
+34%since 2000
from $17,178 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing9.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,800
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
17.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+97%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Coalville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(570)
Black1.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(37)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(586)
Black1.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(29)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.9%(103)
Diversity Score
16
+152%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+49.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−19.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Coalville

St. Lucie
Pop 642
Micanopy
Pop 653
Colbert
Pop 679
Matlacha
Pop 770
Places similar to Coalville
Head to head

Compare Coalville to nearby cities

COALVILLE VS
Fort Dodge
Income$60,649+20%
Home value$144,100+9%
Population24,837+3727%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
COALVILLE VS
Boone
Income$69,222+37%
Home value$173,000+31%
Population12,471+1822%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
COALVILLE VS
Ames
Income$60,991+21%
Home value$277,400+110%
Population68,220+10412%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
COALVILLE VS
Perry
Income$68,910+37%
Home value$121,400−8%
Population8,208+1165%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Coalville, Iowa?

Coalville, Iowa has about 651 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coalville, Iowa?

The typical household in Coalville, Iowa earns about $50,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coalville, Iowa expensive?

In Coalville, Iowa, the median home is worth about $131,800.

How educated are people in Coalville, Iowa?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Coalville, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coalville, Iowa?

About 14.9% of people in Coalville, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Iowa
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Coalville with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →