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Coalmont

Tennessee · 784 residents · 6.057 sq mi
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Coalmont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,333. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 164 residents. 10% 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 $83,300. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
784
−17%since 2000
from 948 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
129 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
+34%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5717168611K1K1990201020202024Coalmont
2024906
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,333
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,973
+35%since 2000
from $11,842 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
22.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+48%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(939)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(754)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.4%(89)
Diversity Score25.8%(202)
Diversity Score
26
+3146%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
−7%since 2000
from 30.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 44.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.6%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
59.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−63.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coalmont, Tennessee?

Coalmont, Tennessee has about 784 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coalmont, Tennessee?

The typical household in Coalmont, Tennessee earns about $28,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coalmont, Tennessee expensive?

In Coalmont, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $83,300.

How educated are people in Coalmont, Tennessee?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Coalmont, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coalmont, Tennessee?

About 29.2% of people in Coalmont, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coalmont, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Coalmont, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 73 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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