Coal City, WV

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Coal City Overview

1,461
TOTAL POPULATION
840
MALE POPULATION
621
FEMALE POPULATION
135.27
MALES / 100 FEMALES
73.93
FEMALES / 100 MALES
48.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$20,921
PER CAPITA INCOME
$65,805
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$26,353
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
60.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
39.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
409
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
31.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Coal City Zip Codes

Coal City Area Codes

Race in Coal City

The most populous races in Coal City are , and White / Caucasian (1,461 | 100.0%).
Race in Coal City
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,461100.0%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,461100.0%

Ancestry in Coal City

The most populous ancestries reported in Coal City are English (358 | 24.5%), Irish (150 | 10.3%), German (133 | 9.1%), Scottish (114 | 7.8%), and Italian (31 | 2.1%), together accounting for 53.8% of all Coal City residents.
Ancestry in Coal City
Ancestry# Population% Population
English35824.5%
German1339.1%
Irish15010.3%
Italian312.1%
Scottish1147.8%
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Immigrants in Coal City

Immigrants in Coal City
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Coal City

Sex and Age in Coal City

The most populous age groups in Coal City are 75 to 79 Years (220 | 26.2%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (120 | 19.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Coal City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20 (2.4%)102 (16.4%)
5 to 9 Years52 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)54 (8.7%)
20 to 24 Years16 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)87 (14.0%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Years84 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)70 (11.3%)
45 to 49 Years170 (20.2%)120 (19.3%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years46 (5.5%)108 (17.4%)
60 to 64 Years75 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 69 Years12 (1.4%)49 (7.9%)
70 to 74 Years90 (10.7%)31 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years220 (26.2%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over55 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total840 (100.0%)621 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Coal City

Median Family Size in Coal City

The median family size in Coal City is 2.93 persons per family, with single female/mother families (54 | 15.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.91 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (67 | 19.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.04 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Coal City
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple231 (65.6%)2.73
Single Male/Father67 (19.0%)2.04
Single Female/Mother54 (15.3%)4.91
Total Families352 (100.0%)2.93

Median Household Size in Coal City

The median household size in Coal City is 1.98 persons per household, with single female/mother households (54 | 7.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.91 persons per household. non-family households (387 | 52.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.11 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Coal City
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple231 (31.3%)2.73
Single Male/Father67 (9.1%)2.04
Single Female/Mother54 (7.3%)4.91
Non-family387 (52.4%)1.11
Total Households739 (100.0%)1.98

Household Size by Marriage Status in Coal City

Out of a total of 739 households in Coal City, 352 (47.6%) are family households, while 387 (52.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 178, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 341.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Coal City
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-341 (46.1%)
2-Person Households178 (24.1%)46 (6.2%)
3-Person Households59 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households115 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total352 (47.6%)387 (52.4%)

Female Fertility in Coal City

Fertility by Age in Coal City

Average fertility rate in Coal City is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 278.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Coal City
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years15 (100.0%)278.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total15 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Coal City

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Coal City
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Coal City

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Coal City
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree15 (100.0%)1,000.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total15 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Coal City

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Coal City
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Coal City

Income Overview in Coal City

Per Capita Income in Coal City is $20,921, while median incomes of families and households are $65,805 and $26,353 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,461$20,921
Median Family Income352$65,805
Mean Family Income352$67,475
Median Household Income739$26,353
Mean Household Income739$41,633
Income Deficit352$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,46160.56%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,46139.44¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,4610.46

Earnings by Sex in Coal City

Average Earnings in Coal City are $25,656, $37,966 for men and $14,972 for women, a difference of 60.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Coal City
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male182 (42.3%)$37,966
Female248 (57.7%)$14,972
Total430 (100.0%)$25,656

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Coal City

The most common earnings brackets in Coal City are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (65 | 35.7%) and $12,500 to $14,999 for women (88 | 35.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Coal City
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)37 (14.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)88 (35.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49915 (8.2%)54 (21.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99965 (35.7%)15 (6.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)54 (21.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99959 (32.4%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99916 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99912 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+15 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total182 (100.0%)248 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Coal City

Average earnings in Coal City are $37,627 for men and $15,509 for women, a difference of 58.8%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $38,199, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $38,199. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $14,184, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $14,184.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Coal City
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$38,199$14,184
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$37,627$15,509

Family Income in Coal City

Family Income Brackets in Coal City

According to the Coal City family income data, there are 157 families falling into the $25,000 to $34,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 44.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Coal City
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99915744.6%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,9995916.8%
$75,000 to $99,9994913.9%
$100,000 to $149,9997521.3%
$150,000 to $199,999123.4%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Coal City

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Coal City
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families178 (50.6%)$0
3-Person Families59 (16.8%)$0
4-Person Families115 (32.7%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total352 (100.0%)$65,805

Family Income by Number of Earners in Coal City

Family Income by Number of Earners in Coal City
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners136 (38.6%)$0
1 Earner129 (36.6%)$0
2 Earners16 (4.5%)$0
3+ Earners71 (20.2%)$0
Total352 (100.0%)$65,805

Household Income in Coal City

Household Income Brackets in Coal City

With 253 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Coal City, accounting for 34.2% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Coal City
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00010113.7%
$10,000 to $14,999547.3%
$15,000 to $24,99913618.4%
$25,000 to $34,99925334.2%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,999598.0%
$75,000 to $99,999496.6%
$100,000 to $149,9997510.1%
$150,000 to $199,999121.6%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Coal City

The median household income in Coal City is $26,353, with the highest median household income of $33,542 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 129 households (17.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 16 households (2.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Coal City
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years16 (2.2%)$0
25 to 44 Years129 (17.5%)$33,542
45 to 64 Years180 (24.4%)$0
65+ Years414 (56.0%)$19,301
Total739 (100.0%)$26,353

Poverty in Coal City

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Coal City

With 12.0% poverty level for males and 6.8% for females among the residents of Coal City, 55 to 64 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 46 males (38.0%) and 42 females (38.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Coal City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years46 (38.0%)42 (38.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over55 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total101 (12.0%)42 (6.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Coal City

According to the poverty statistics in Coal City, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Coal City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20 (100.0%)102 (100.0%)
5 Years52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years16 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)87 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years84 (100.0%)70 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years170 (100.0%)120 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years75 (62.0%)66 (61.1%)
65 to 74 Years102 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)
75 Years and over220 (80.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total739 (88.0%)579 (93.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Coal City

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Coal City
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children123 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children108 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total231 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Coal City

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Coal City
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Coal City

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Coal City
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Coal City

Employment by Class of Employer in Coal City

Among the 376 employed individuals in Coal City, private company employees (240 | 63.8%), local government employees (66 | 17.5%), and state government employees (54 | 14.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Coal City
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees24063.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)164.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees6617.5%
State Government Employees5414.4%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total376100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Coal City

According to the labor force statistics for Coal City, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,287), 31.8% or 409 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.1% or 33 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 16 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 37.9% or 33 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Coal City
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years87 (100.0%)33 (37.9%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years57 (37.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years131 (45.2%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years54 (35.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years15 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years49 (26.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total409 (31.8%)33 (8.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Coal City

According to labor force statistics for Coal City, 45.3% of individuals (344) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (760) are in the labor force, with 9.6% or 33 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 100.0% or 111 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 14.2% or 33 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Coal City
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma233 (47.6%)70 (14.2%)
College / Associate Degree111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total344 (45.3%)73 (9.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Coal City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Coal City are Community & Social Service (66 | 17.5%), Education Instruction & Library (66 | 17.5%), Management (42 | 11.2%), and Business & Financial (37 | 9.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Coal City

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Coal City, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Community & Social Service (18.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (18.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Community & Social Service (81.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (81.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Coal City
OccupationMaleFemale
Management42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 12 (18.2%)54 (81.8%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library12 (18.2%)54 (81.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)54 (37.2%)91 (62.8%)
Total (Overall)182 (48.4%)194 (51.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Coal City are Cleaning & Maintenance (69 | 18.3%), Security & Protection (15 | 4.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (15 | 4.0%).
Services Occupations in Coal City

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Coal City
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance15 (21.7%)54 (78.3%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)30 (35.7%)54 (64.3%)
Total (Overall)182 (48.4%)194 (51.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

Sales and Office Occupations in Coal City

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Coal City
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)182 (48.4%)194 (51.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Coal City are , and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (16 | 4.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Coal City

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Coal City
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)182 (48.4%)194 (51.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Coal City are Material Moving (108 | 28.7%), and Transportation (23 | 6.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Coal City

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Coal City
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving59 (54.6%)49 (45.4%)
Total (Category)82 (62.6%)49 (37.4%)
Total (Overall)182 (48.4%)194 (51.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Coal City

Employment Industries in Coal City

The major employment industries in Coal City include Retail Trade (131 | 34.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (57 | 15.2%), Educational Services (54 | 14.4%), Public Administration (54 | 14.4%), and Professional & Scientific (37 | 9.8%).
Employment Industries in Coal City

Employment Industries by Sex in Coal City

The Coal City industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Public Administration (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Coal City
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade82 (62.6%)49 (37.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
Total182 (48.4%)194 (51.6%)

Education in Coal City

School Enrollment in Coal City

The most common levels of schooling among the 106 students in Coal City are elementary school (52 | 49.1%), high school (39 | 36.8%), and college / undergraduate (15 | 14.1%).
School Enrollment in Coal City
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School5249.1%
Middle School00.0%
High School3936.8%
College / Undergraduate1514.1%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total106100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Coal City

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Coal City
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Coal City

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Coal City
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business00.0%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total00.0%

Transportation & Commute in Coal City

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Coal City

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Coal City are males with 2 vehicles (74, accounting for 40.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (49, making up 38.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Coal City
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle58 (31.9%)37 (19.1%)
2 Vehicles74 (40.7%)49 (25.3%)
3 Vehicles0 (0.0%)54 (27.8%)
4 Vehicles50 (27.5%)54 (27.8%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total182 (100.0%)194 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Coal City

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Coal City are 30 to 34 minutes (177 commuters, 47.1%), 20 to 24 minutes (168 commuters, 44.7%), and 25 to 29 minutes (16 commuters, 4.3%).
Commute Time in Coal City
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes154.0%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes00.0%
20 to 24 Minutes16844.7%
25 to 29 Minutes164.3%
30 to 34 Minutes17747.1%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Coal City

The most common commute times in Coal City are 20 to 24 minutes (77 commuters, 42.3%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (103 commuters, 53.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Coal City
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes15 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes77 (42.3%)91 (46.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes16 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes74 (40.7%)103 (53.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Coal City

The most frequent times of departure to work in Coal City are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (74, 40.7%) for males and 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (103, 53.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Coal City
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM74 (40.7%)103 (53.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)37 (19.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM23 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)54 (27.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM15 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM12 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM42 (23.1%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM16 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total182 (100.0%)194 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Coal City

Occupancy by Ownership in Coal City

Of the total 739 dwellings in Coal City, owner-occupied units account for 566 (76.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 173 (23.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Coal City
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units56676.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units17323.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units739100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Coal City

Occupancy by Household Size in Coal City
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household34146.1%
2-Person Household22430.3%
3-Person Household598.0%
4+ Person Household11515.6%
Total Housing Units739100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Coal City

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Coal City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household287 (84.2%)54 (15.8%)
2-Person Household121 (54.0%)103 (46.0%)
3-Person Household59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household99 (86.1%)16 (13.9%)
Total Housing Units566 (76.6%)173 (23.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Coal City

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Coal City
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)103 (100.0%)
High School Diploma373 (84.2%)70 (15.8%)
College/Associate Degree193 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Coal City

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Coal City
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years10313.9%
35 to 44 Years425.7%
45 to 54 Years598.0%
55 to 64 Years12116.4%
65 to 74 Years13918.8%
75 to 84 Years22029.8%
85 Years and Over557.4%
Total739100.0%

Housing Finances in Coal City

Median Income by Occupancy in Coal City

Median Income by Occupancy in Coal City
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied566 (76.6%)$30,588
Renter-Occupied173 (23.4%)$25,789
Average739 (100.0%)$26,353

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Coal City

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Coal City
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00055 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99946 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)54 (31.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999136 (24.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999150 (26.5%)103 (59.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99959 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99933 (5.8%)16 (9.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99975 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more12 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total566 (100.0%)173 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Coal City

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Coal City
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300182 (32.2%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499280 (49.5%)90 (52.0%)
$500 to $79971 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49933 (5.8%)16 (9.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total566 (100.0%)173 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Coal City

Housing Structures in Coal City

Housing Structures in Coal City
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached31342.3%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments547.3%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other37250.3%
Total739100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Coal City

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Coal City
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached194 (62.0%)119 (38.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other372 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total566 (76.6%)173 (23.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Coal City

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Coal City
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)54 (31.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms252 (44.5%)67 (38.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms108 (19.1%)52 (30.1%)
8 or more Rooms206 (36.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total566 (100.0%)173 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Coal City

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Coal City
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas54 (9.5%)52 (30.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity512 (90.5%)54 (31.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)67 (38.7%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total566 (100.0%)173 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Coal City

Household Vehicle Usage in Coal City
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle320 (56.5%)137 (79.2%)
2 Vehicles120 (21.2%)36 (20.8%)
3 or more Vehicles126 (22.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total566 (100.0%)173 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Coal City

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Coal City

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units425141
Median Property Value--
Median Household Income$19,550$12
Monthly Housing Costs$328$0
Real Estate Taxes$350$59

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Coal City

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Coal City
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000253 (59.5%)59 (41.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999117 (27.5%)12 (8.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99955 (12.9%)70 (49.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total425 (100.0%)141 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Coal City

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Coal City
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000101 (23.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999136 (32.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999113 (26.6%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)37 (26.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)59 (41.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99975 (17.6%)33 (23.4%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total425 (100.0%)141 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Coal City

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Coal City
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x328 (77.2%)66,419 (47,105.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)71 (50.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x42 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more55 (12.9%)33 (23.4%)
Total425 (100.0%)141 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Coal City

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Coal City
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800171 (40.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49955 (12.9%)49 (34.7%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)33 (23.4%)
Total425 (100.0%)141 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Coal City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Coal City

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Coal City
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years174 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years290 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years229 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years182 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older275 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,461 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Coal City

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Coal City
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born174 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Coal City

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Coal City
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000333 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999565 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999147 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999213 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over203 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Coal City

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Coal City
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6174 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
19 to 25 Years31 (100.0%)16 (51.6%)
25 to 34 Years33 (37.9%)54 (62.1%)
35 to 44 Years97 (63.0%)84 (54.5%)
45 to 54 Years159 (54.8%)131 (45.2%)
55 to 64 Years88 (38.4%)183 (79.9%)
65 to 74 Years182 (100.0%)61 (33.5%)
75 Years and over275 (100.0%)191 (69.5%)
Total1,039 (71.1%)759 (51.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Coal City

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Coal City
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years73 (19.5%)141 (47.3%)
65 to 74 Years54 (52.9%)31 (38.8%)
75 Years and over275 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Coal City

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Coal City: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years27 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years54 (52.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over139 (50.5%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Coal City: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)31 (38.8%)
75 Years and over84 (30.5%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Coal City: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years27 (7.2%)141 (47.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)31 (38.8%)
75 Years and over122 (44.4%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Coal City: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years73 (19.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years54 (52.9%)31 (38.8%)
75 Years and over275 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Coal City: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years46 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over67 (24.4%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Coal City

Computing Device Access in Coal City

Computing Device Access in Coal City
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop41055.5%
Smartphone31943.2%
Tablet27537.2%
No Computing Device32944.5%
Total739100.0%

Internet Access in Coal City

Internet Access in Coal City
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home36449.3%
Cellular Data Only466.2%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet32944.5%
Total739100.0%

Coal City Summary

Coal City is a small unincorporated community located in McDowell County, West Virginia. It is situated in the Appalachian Mountains, and is surrounded by the towns of Welch, Gary, and Kimball. The population of Coal City was estimated to be around 1,000 in 2020.

History

Coal City was founded in the late 19th century as a coal mining town. The town was named after the coal that was mined in the area. The coal industry was the main source of employment for the town's residents. The coal industry in Coal City began to decline in the early 20th century, and the town's population began to decline as well.

Geography

Coal City is located in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. The town is situated in a valley surrounded by mountains. The town is located near the McDowell County line, and is about 20 miles from the county seat of Welch. The town is located at an elevation of 1,800 feet above sea level.
The climate in Coal City is temperate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The average annual precipitation is around 40 inches.

Economy

The economy of Coal City is largely based on the coal industry. The town is home to several coal mines, and the coal industry is the main source of employment for the town's residents. The coal industry has been in decline in recent years, and the town's population has declined as well.
In addition to the coal industry, Coal City is home to several small businesses. These businesses include restaurants, convenience stores, and other retail establishments. The town also has a few small manufacturing companies.

Demographics

The population of Coal City was estimated to be around 1,000 in 2020. The town is predominantly white, with a small minority population. The median household income in Coal City is around $30,000. The town has a high poverty rate, with around 30% of the population living below the poverty line.

Conclusion

Coal City is a small unincorporated community located in McDowell County, West Virginia. The town was founded in the late 19th century as a coal mining town, and the coal industry was the main source of employment for the town's residents. The coal industry has been in decline in recent years, and the town's population has declined as well. The town is predominantly white, with a small minority population. The median household income in Coal City is around $30,000, and the town has a high poverty rate.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Coal City?
Total Population of Coal City is 1,461.
What is the Total Male Population of Coal City?
Total Male Population of Coal City is 840.
What is the Total Female Population of Coal City?
Total Female Population of Coal City is 621.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Coal City?
There are 135.27 Males per 100 Females in Coal City.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Coal City?
There are 73.93 Females per 100 Males in Coal City.
What is the Median Population Age in Coal City?
Median Population Age in Coal City is 48.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Coal City
Average Family Size in Coal City is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Coal City
Average Household Size in Coal City is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Coal City?
Per Capita income in Coal City is $20,921.
What is the Median Family Income in Coal City?
Median Family Income in Coal City is $65,805.
What is the Median Household income in Coal City?
Median Household Income in Coal City is $26,353.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Coal City?
Income or Wage Gap in Coal City is 60.6%.
Women in Coal City earn 39.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Coal City?
Inequality or Gini Index in Coal City is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Coal City?
There are 409 People in the Labor Forcein in Coal City.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Coal City?
31.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Coal City.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Coal City?
Unemployment Rate in Coal City is 8.1%.