Coal County, Oklahoma
OK · FIPS 40029 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,320 | — | #2,867 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,423 | -32.9% | #2,748 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.3 years | +1.0% | #2,316 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $115,700 | -59.0% | #2,753 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $722 | -37.9% | #2,632 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.8% | +65.2% | #2,747 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Coal County has a population of 5,320, making it the #2,867 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.3 years, which is 1.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Coal County is $50,423, ranking #2,748 out of 3,222 counties — 32.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.8% and unemployment stands at 7.5%.
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The median home value in Coal County is $115,700 (-59.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $722/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.4%.
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77.6% of residents in Coal County have health insurance coverage, which is 15.4% below the national rate.
About Coal County, Oklahoma
Coal County, Oklahoma has a total population of 5,320, making it the 2,867th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Coal County is 39.3 years, which is 1.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Coal County is $50,423, which ranks #2,748 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5%.
The median home value in Coal County is $115,700, 59.0% below the national median. Renters in Coal County pay a median gross rent of $722 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Coal County, 18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 77.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.6 min.
Coal County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 64.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (20.7%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (9.6%).
All data for Coal County, Oklahoma comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.