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Coal Run

Kentucky · 1,706 residents · 8.752 sq mi
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Coal Run has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,365. The city has more than doubled in size since 2009, adding 873 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $90,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
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
1,706
+105%since 2009
from 833 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
195 / sq mi
+105%since 2009
from 95 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
−12%since 2009
from 43.6 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,365
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $41,136 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,828
−2%since 2009
from $32,339 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $83,800 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $593 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.1%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−12%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(767)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(43)
Asian2.3%(19)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score18.6%(155)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,628)
Black1.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(11)
Asian2.2%(37)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score10.1%(173)
Diversity Score
10
−46%since 2009
from 19 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coal Run, Kentucky?

Coal Run, Kentucky has about 1,706 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coal Run, Kentucky?

The typical household in Coal Run, Kentucky earns about $50,365 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coal Run, Kentucky expensive?

In Coal Run, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $90,200, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Coal Run, Kentucky?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Coal Run, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coal Run, Kentucky?

About 7.8% of people in Coal Run, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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