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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Coal City

West Virginia · 2,031 residents · 6.307 sq mi
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Coal City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,273. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $32,100. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,031
+7%vs 2000
vs 1,905 in 2000
1990 – 2024
322 / sq mi
+7%vs 2000
vs 302 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.6
−18%vs 2000
vs 42.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5939851K2K2K1990201020202024Coal City
2024724
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,273
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,049 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,517
−48%vs 2000
vs $14,552 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.2%
+10.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$32,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$274
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $317 in 2000
US average: $450
83.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.5% in 2000
16.4% rent
2.0
+20%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,856)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1%(20)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(70)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(2,031)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.9%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
51.1%
−17.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.5%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Coal City, West Virginia?

Coal City, West Virginia has about 2,031 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Coal City, West Virginia?

The typical household in Coal City, West Virginia earns about $16,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coal City, West Virginia expensive?

In Coal City, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $32,100, and the typical rent is about $274 a month.

How educated are people in Coal City, West Virginia?

About 1.9% of adults age 25 and over in Coal City, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coal City, West Virginia?

About 23.2% of people in Coal City, West Virginia 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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