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Coal City

Indiana · 161 residents · 0.363 sq mi
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Coal City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,357. Population has grown 17% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 20.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

161
+17%since 2023
from 138 in 2023
2022 – 2024
444 / sq mi
+17%since 2023
from 380 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
48.3
−27%since 2023
from 66.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20222024
618811614317020222024Coal City
2024161
20222024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,357
US average: $82,259
$16,932
−10%since 2023
from $18,859 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
20.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.286
+4%since 2023
from 0.276 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

89.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
10.9% rent
32.4%
−27.3 ptssince 2023
from 59.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(161)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 61.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
52.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.6% in 2023
52.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.4% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
36.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
16.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coal City, Indiana?

Coal City, Indiana has about 161 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coal City, Indiana?

The typical household in Coal City, Indiana earns about $35,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Coal City, Indiana?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Coal City, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coal City, Indiana?

About 20.5% of people in Coal City, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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