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Coal Fork

West Virginia · 1,039 residents · 5.125 sq mi
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Coal Fork has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,179. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 311 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,800. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,039
−23%since 2000
from 1,350 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
203 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 263 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
+15%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9381K2K2K2K1990201020202024Coal Fork
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,179
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,797
+77%since 2000
from $14,002 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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
$71,800
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,018
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
33.5% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−39%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,323)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(33)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(991)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other1.1%(11)
Diversity Score6.6%(69)
Diversity Score
7
+174%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.2%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coal Fork, West Virginia?

Coal Fork, West Virginia has about 1,039 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Coal Fork, West Virginia earns about $53,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coal Fork, West Virginia expensive?

In Coal Fork, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $71,800, and the typical rent is about $1,018 a month.

How educated are people in Coal Fork, West Virginia?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Coal Fork, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 13.6% of people in Coal Fork, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coal Fork, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Coal Fork, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 991 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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

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