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Coalton

Ohio · 445 residents · 0.555 sq mi
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Coalton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,375. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 100 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $46,200. The poverty rate of 36.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
445
−18%since 2000
from 545 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
802 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 982 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+25%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3604375145916681990201020202024Coalton
2024588
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,375
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,157
+82%since 2000
from $11,080 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23%
US avg: 10%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
43.7% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+9%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(526)
Black0.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(32)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(422)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.6%(3)
Diversity Score
1
−90%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 24.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
38.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2011
from 26.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 38.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.7%
−64.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
61.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.9%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coalton, Ohio?

Coalton, Ohio has about 445 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coalton, Ohio?

The typical household in Coalton, Ohio earns about $29,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coalton, Ohio expensive?

In Coalton, Ohio, the median home is worth about $46,200.

How educated are people in Coalton, Ohio?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Coalton, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coalton, Ohio?

About 36.7% of people in Coalton, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coalton, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Coalton, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 106 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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