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 | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Black / African American | 0 | 0.0% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.0% |
Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
White / Caucasian | 1,461 | 100.0% |
Two or more Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Some other Race | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 1,461 | 100.0% |
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 | # Population | % Population |
English | 358 | 24.5% |
German | 133 | 9.1% |
Irish | 150 | 10.3% |
Italian | 31 | 2.1% |
Scottish | 114 | 7.8% | View All 5 Rows |
Immigrants in Coal City
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population | View All 0 Rows |
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.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 20 (2.4%) | 102 (16.4%) |
5 to 9 Years | 52 (6.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 to 19 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 54 (8.7%) |
20 to 24 Years | 16 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 87 (14.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 39 Years | 84 (10.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
40 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 70 (11.3%) |
45 to 49 Years | 170 (20.2%) | 120 (19.3%) |
50 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 46 (5.5%) | 108 (17.4%) |
60 to 64 Years | 75 (8.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 69 Years | 12 (1.4%) | 49 (7.9%) |
70 to 74 Years | 90 (10.7%) | 31 (5.0%) |
75 to 79 Years | 220 (26.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
80 to 84 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
85 Years and over | 55 (6.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 840 (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.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 231 (65.6%) | 2.73 |
Single Male/Father | 67 (19.0%) | 2.04 |
Single Female/Mother | 54 (15.3%) | 4.91 |
Total Families | 352 (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.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 231 (31.3%) | 2.73 |
Single Male/Father | 67 (9.1%) | 2.04 |
Single Female/Mother | 54 (7.3%) | 4.91 |
Non-family | 387 (52.4%) | 1.11 |
Total Households | 739 (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 | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 341 (46.1%) |
2-Person Households | 178 (24.1%) | 46 (6.2%) |
3-Person Households | 59 (8.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4-Person Households | 115 (15.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 352 (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.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 15 (100.0%) | 278.0 |
20 to 34 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 15 (100.0%) | 45.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Coal City
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Coal City
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 15 (100.0%) | 1,000.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 15 (100.0%) | 45.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Coal City
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 15 (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.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 1,461 | $20,921 |
Median Family Income | 352 | $65,805 |
Mean Family Income | 352 | $67,475 |
Median Household Income | 739 | $26,353 |
Mean Household Income | 739 | $41,633 |
Income Deficit | 352 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 1,461 | 60.56% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 1,461 | 39.44¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 1,461 | 0.46 |
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%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 182 (42.3%) | $37,966 |
Female | 248 (57.7%) | $14,972 |
Total | 430 (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%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 37 (14.9%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 88 (35.5%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 15 (8.2%) | 54 (21.8%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 65 (35.7%) | 15 (6.0%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 54 (21.8%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 59 (32.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 16 (8.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 12 (6.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$100,000+ | 15 (8.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 182 (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.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female 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.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 0 | 0.0% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 157 | 44.6% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 59 | 16.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 49 | 13.9% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 75 | 21.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 12 | 3.4% |
$200,000+ | 0 | 0.0% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Coal City
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 178 (50.6%) | $0 |
3-Person Families | 59 (16.8%) | $0 |
4-Person Families | 115 (32.7%) | $0 |
5-Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
6-Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
Total | 352 (100.0%) | $65,805 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Coal City
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 136 (38.6%) | $0 |
1 Earner | 129 (36.6%) | $0 |
2 Earners | 16 (4.5%) | $0 |
3+ Earners | 71 (20.2%) | $0 |
Total | 352 (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.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 101 | 13.7% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 54 | 7.3% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 136 | 18.4% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 253 | 34.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 59 | 8.0% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 49 | 6.6% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 75 | 10.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 12 | 1.6% |
$200,000+ | 0 | 0.0% |
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.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 16 (2.2%) | $0 |
25 to 44 Years | 129 (17.5%) | $33,542 |
45 to 64 Years | 180 (24.4%) | $0 |
65+ Years | 414 (56.0%) | $19,301 |
Total | 739 (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.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 46 (38.0%) | 42 (38.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 55 (20.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 101 (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.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 20 (100.0%) | 102 (100.0%) |
5 Years | 52 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 39 (100.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 16 (100.0%) | 15 (100.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 87 (100.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 84 (100.0%) | 70 (100.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 170 (100.0%) | 120 (100.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 75 (62.0%) | 66 (61.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 102 (100.0%) | 80 (100.0%) |
75 Years and over | 220 (80.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 739 (88.0%) | 579 (93.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Coal City
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 123 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 108 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 231 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Coal City
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Coal City
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (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.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 240 | 63.8% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 16 | 4.3% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 0 | 0.0% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 0 | 0.0% |
Local Government Employees | 66 | 17.5% |
State Government Employees | 54 | 14.4% |
Federal Government Employees | 0 | 0.0% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 376 | 100.0% |
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.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 87 (100.0%) | 33 (37.9%) |
30 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 57 (37.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 131 (45.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 54 (35.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 15 (20.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 49 (26.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 409 (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.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 233 (47.6%) | 70 (14.2%) |
College / Associate Degree | 111 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 344 (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 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%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 42 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Business & Financial | 0 (0.0%) | 37 (100.0%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 12 (18.2%) | 54 (81.8%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 12 (18.2%) | 54 (81.8%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Technologists | 0 (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 by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Security & Protection | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 15 (21.7%) | 54 (78.3%) |
Personal Care & Service | 0 (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 by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Office & Administration | 0 (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 by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 16 (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 by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Transportation | 23 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Material Moving | 59 (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 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%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Manufacturing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Wholesale Trade | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Retail Trade | 82 (62.6%) | 49 (37.4%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Utilities | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 0 (0.0%) | 37 (100.0%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Educational Services | 0 (0.0%) | 54 (100.0%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 57 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Public Administration | 0 (0.0%) | 54 (100.0%) |
Total | 182 (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 Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
Elementary School | 52 | 49.1% |
Middle School | 0 | 0.0% |
High School | 39 | 36.8% |
College / Undergraduate | 15 | 14.1% |
Graduate / Professional | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 106 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Coal City
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 52 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 39 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 106 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Coal City
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 0 | 0.0% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 0 | 0.0% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
Psychology | 0 | 0.0% |
Social Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
Engineering | 0 | 0.0% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 0 | 0.0% |
Business | 0 | 0.0% |
Education | 0 | 0.0% |
Literature & Languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Liberal Arts & History | 0 | 0.0% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
Communications | 0 | 0.0% |
Arts & Humanities | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 0 | 0.0% |
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%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 58 (31.9%) | 37 (19.1%) |
2 Vehicles | 74 (40.7%) | 49 (25.3%) |
3 Vehicles | 0 (0.0%) | 54 (27.8%) |
4 Vehicles | 50 (27.5%) | 54 (27.8%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 182 (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 | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 15 | 4.0% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 168 | 44.7% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 16 | 4.3% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 177 | 47.1% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
90 or more Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
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 | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 15 (8.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 77 (42.3%) | 91 (46.9%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 16 (8.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 74 (40.7%) | 103 (53.1%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
90 or more Minutes | 0 (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 | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 74 (40.7%) | 103 (53.1%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 37 (19.1%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 23 (12.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 54 (27.8%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 15 (8.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 12 (6.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 42 (23.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 16 (8.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 182 (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 | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 566 | 76.6% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 173 | 23.4% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 739 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Coal City
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 341 | 46.1% |
2-Person Household | 224 | 30.3% |
3-Person Household | 59 | 8.0% |
4+ Person Household | 115 | 15.6% |
Total Housing Units | 739 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Coal City
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 287 (84.2%) | 54 (15.8%) |
2-Person Household | 121 (54.0%) | 103 (46.0%) |
3-Person Household | 59 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4+ Person Household | 99 (86.1%) | 16 (13.9%) |
Total Housing Units | 566 (76.6%) | 173 (23.4%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Coal City
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 103 (100.0%) |
High School Diploma | 373 (84.2%) | 70 (15.8%) |
College/Associate Degree | 193 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Coal City
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 103 | 13.9% |
35 to 44 Years | 42 | 5.7% |
45 to 54 Years | 59 | 8.0% |
55 to 64 Years | 121 | 16.4% |
65 to 74 Years | 139 | 18.8% |
75 to 84 Years | 220 | 29.8% |
85 Years and Over | 55 | 7.4% |
Total | 739 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Coal City
Median Income by Occupancy in Coal City
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 566 (76.6%) | $30,588 |
Renter-Occupied | 173 (23.4%) | $25,789 |
Average | 739 (100.0%) | $26,353 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Coal City
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 55 (9.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 46 (8.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 54 (31.2%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 136 (24.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 150 (26.5%) | 103 (59.5%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 59 (10.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 33 (5.8%) | 16 (9.2%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 75 (13.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$150,000 or more | 12 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 566 (100.0%) | 173 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Coal City
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 182 (32.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$300 to $499 | 280 (49.5%) | 90 (52.0%) |
$500 to $799 | 71 (12.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 33 (5.8%) | 16 (9.2%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 566 (100.0%) | 173 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Coal City
Housing Structures in Coal City
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 313 | 42.3% |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 | 0.0% |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 54 | 7.3% |
10 or more Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
Mobile Home / Other | 372 | 50.3% |
Total | 739 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Coal City
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 194 (62.0%) | 119 (38.0%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 54 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 372 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 566 (76.6%) | 173 (23.4%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Coal City
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 0 (0.0%) | 54 (31.2%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 252 (44.5%) | 67 (38.7%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 108 (19.1%) | 52 (30.1%) |
8 or more Rooms | 206 (36.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 566 (100.0%) | 173 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Coal City
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 54 (9.5%) | 52 (30.1%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Electricity | 512 (90.5%) | 54 (31.2%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 67 (38.7%) |
No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 566 (100.0%) | 173 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Coal City
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 320 (56.5%) | 137 (79.2%) |
2 Vehicles | 120 (21.2%) | 36 (20.8%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 126 (22.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 566 (100.0%) | 173 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Coal City
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Coal City
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 425 | 141 |
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 | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 253 (59.5%) | 59 (41.8%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 117 (27.5%) | 12 (8.5%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 55 (12.9%) | 70 (49.6%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 425 (100.0%) | 141 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Coal City
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 101 (23.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 136 (32.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 113 (26.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 37 (26.2%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 59 (41.8%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 75 (17.6%) | 33 (23.4%) |
$150,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 425 (100.0%) | 141 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Coal City
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 328 (77.2%) | 66,419 (47,105.7%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 0 (0.0%) | 71 (50.3%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 42 (9.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4.0x or more | 55 (12.9%) | 33 (23.4%) |
Total | 425 (100.0%) | 141 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Coal City
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 171 (40.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 55 (12.9%) | 49 (34.7%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 33 (23.4%) |
Total | 425 (100.0%) | 141 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Coal City
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Coal City
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 174 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 39 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
19 to 25 Years | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
26 to 34 Years | 87 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 154 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 290 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 229 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 182 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 275 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,461 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Coal City
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 174 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 39 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Coal City
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 333 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 565 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 147 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 213 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$100,000 and over | 203 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Coal City
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 174 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 39 (100.0%) |
19 to 25 Years | 31 (100.0%) | 16 (51.6%) |
25 to 34 Years | 33 (37.9%) | 54 (62.1%) |
35 to 44 Years | 97 (63.0%) | 84 (54.5%) |
45 to 54 Years | 159 (54.8%) | 131 (45.2%) |
55 to 64 Years | 88 (38.4%) | 183 (79.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 182 (100.0%) | 61 (33.5%) |
75 Years and over | 275 (100.0%) | 191 (69.5%) |
Total | 1,039 (71.1%) | 759 (51.9%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Coal City
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 73 (19.5%) | 141 (47.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 54 (52.9%) | 31 (38.8%) |
75 Years and over | 275 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Coal City
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 27 (7.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 54 (52.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 139 (50.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (38.8%) |
75 Years and over | 84 (30.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 27 (7.2%) | 141 (47.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (38.8%) |
75 Years and over | 122 (44.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 73 (19.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 54 (52.9%) | 31 (38.8%) |
75 Years and over | 275 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 46 (12.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 67 (24.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Technology Access in Coal City
Computing Device Access in Coal City
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 410 | 55.5% |
Smartphone | 319 | 43.2% |
Tablet | 275 | 37.2% |
No Computing Device | 329 | 44.5% |
Total | 739 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Coal City
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
Broadband Home | 364 | 49.3% |
Cellular Data Only | 46 | 6.2% |
Satellite Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
No Internet | 329 | 44.5% |
Total | 739 | 100.0% |
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%.