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Coalgate

Oklahoma · 1,667 residents · 1.816 sq mi
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Coalgate has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,167. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 338 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $76,400. The poverty rate of 31.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,667
−17%since 2000
from 2,005 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
918 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,104 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+5%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Coalgate
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,167
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,419 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,825
+88%since 2000
from $10,572 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,400
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$584
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
46.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+25%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(1,474)
Black0.8%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(58)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(259)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(1,007)
Black1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino6%(100)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other34%(566)
Diversity Score66.6%(1,110)
Diversity Score
67
+415%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 44.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−58.6 ptssince 2013
from 75.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coalgate, Oklahoma?

Coalgate, Oklahoma has about 1,667 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coalgate, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Coalgate, Oklahoma earns about $34,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coalgate, Oklahoma expensive?

In Coalgate, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $76,400, and the typical rent is about $584 a month.

How educated are people in Coalgate, Oklahoma?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Coalgate, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coalgate, Oklahoma?

About 31.8% of people in Coalgate, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coalgate, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Coalgate, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 216 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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