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Coal Center

Pennsylvania · 110 residents · 0.114 sq mi
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Coal Center has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,598. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 24 residents. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Households here earn about 46% less than the Pennsylvania median. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
110
−18%since 2000
from 134 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
965 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
−6%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
551151742332931990201020202024Coal Center
2024101
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,598
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,238
+75%since 2000
from $13,827 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−18.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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 gross rent
$935
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
46.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(128)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(83)
Black11.8%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(2)
Diversity Score37.3%(41)
Diversity Score
37
+886%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.7%
+27.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+29.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.3%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.8%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
24.6%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
75.4%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−94.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coal Center, Pennsylvania?

Coal Center, Pennsylvania has about 110 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coal Center, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Coal Center, Pennsylvania earns about $34,598 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coal Center, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Coal Center, Pennsylvania, the typical rent is about $935 a month.

How educated are people in Coal Center, Pennsylvania?

About 46.7% of adults age 25 and over in Coal Center, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coal Center, Pennsylvania?

About 9.4% of people in Coal Center, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coal Center, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Coal Center, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 71 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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