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Coalfield

Tennessee · 2,361 residents · 24.732 sq mi
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Coalfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,063. Population has declined 8% since 2019. Median home value is $123,900. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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
2,361
−8%since 2019
from 2,580 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
95 / sq mi
−8%since 2019
from 104 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+12%since 2019
from 40.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K201020202024Coalfield
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,063
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $47,632 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,919
−6%since 2019
from $24,397 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 30.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 26.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $127,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$910
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $808 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2019
from 74.3% in 2019
18.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−1%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(2,566)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(35)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(2,275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(13)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0.9%(21)
Diversity Score3.9%(92)
Diversity Score
4
+190%since 2019
from 1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2019
from 11.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 83.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+24%since 2019
from 24.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 79.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2019
from 50.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2019
from 40.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 47.8% in 2019
Female
47.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 52.2% in 2019
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 11.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coalfield, Tennessee?

Coalfield, Tennessee has about 2,361 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coalfield, Tennessee?

The typical household in Coalfield, Tennessee earns about $47,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coalfield, Tennessee expensive?

In Coalfield, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $123,900, and the typical rent is about $910 a month.

How educated are people in Coalfield, Tennessee?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Coalfield, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coalfield, Tennessee?

About 25.2% of people in Coalfield, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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