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Coal Run

Kentucky · 1,669 residents · 8.752 sq mi
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Coal Run has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,167. Population has grown 19% since 2019. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $58,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,669
+19%since 2019
from 1,405 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
191 / sq mi
+19%since 2019
from 161 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
−1%since 2019
from 42.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
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20242K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,167
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $43,462 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,922
+4%since 2019
from $24,966 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 19.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 18.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $62,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$701
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $711 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2019
from 62.4% in 2019
25.1% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−8%since 2019
from 1.4 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(1,294)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(54)
Asian2%(28)
Other2.1%(29)
Diversity Score18.7%(262)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,532)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(49)
Asian2.7%(45)
Other3%(49)
Diversity Score21%(351)
Diversity Score
21
+13%since 2019
from 19 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 19.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 86.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 23.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2019
from 84.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 57.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 34.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 48.1% in 2019
Female
53.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coal Run, Kentucky?

Coal Run, Kentucky has about 1,669 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Coal Run, Kentucky earns about $44,167 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 $58,000, and the typical rent is about $701 a month.

How educated are people in Coal Run, Kentucky?

About 21.0% 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 16.3% of people in Coal Run, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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