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Coal Grove

Ohio · 1,889 residents · 1.906 sq mi
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Coal Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,333. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,600. Households here earn about 25% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,889
−7%since 2000
from 2,027 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
991 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,063 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+5%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Coal Grove
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,333
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,101 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,382
+56%since 2000
from $14,332 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$919
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
33.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−3%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,988)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,778)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other11.7%(222)
Diversity Score27.1%(512)
Diversity Score
27
+1268%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+55%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 93.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coal Grove, Ohio?

Coal Grove, Ohio has about 1,889 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coal Grove, Ohio?

The typical household in Coal Grove, Ohio earns about $43,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coal Grove, Ohio expensive?

In Coal Grove, Ohio, the median home is worth about $85,600, and the typical rent is about $919 a month.

How educated are people in Coal Grove, Ohio?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Coal Grove, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coal Grove, Ohio?

About 18.7% of people in Coal Grove, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coal Grove, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Coal Grove, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 371 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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