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Coal City

West Virginia · 1,689 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 $23,893. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,900. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% 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
1,689
−11%since 2000
from 1,905 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
268 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 302 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+3%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5939851K2K2K1990201020202024Coal City
2024724
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,893
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,049 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,952
+37%since 2000
from $14,552 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
19.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+83%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,615)
Black0.9%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other5.6%(94)
Diversity Score16.4%(277)
Diversity Score
16
+347%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+18%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 96.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 46.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.4%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coal City, West Virginia?

Coal City, West Virginia has about 1,689 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Coal City, West Virginia earns about $23,893 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 $71,900.

How educated are people in Coal City, West Virginia?

About 2.0% 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 21.8% of people in Coal City, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coal City, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Coal City, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 342 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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