Coxton, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 137, Coxton's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Coxton is a small community located in Kentucky, within Harlan County. The total population is 137. It ranks as the 500th most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Coxton is 60.7 years. This is 55% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. 20.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Coxton is $21,553. This is 66% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 73% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.7%. This is 91% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Coxton, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $94,400. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $205,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 46% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Coxton has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents.

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 54.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Coxton, Kentucky is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kentucky state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.