Coal County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Coal County is located in Oklahoma with a total population of 5,275. It is the 69th most populous county out of 77 in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Coal County is 40.3 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 36.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Coal County is $48,162. This is 24% lower than the state median of $63,603. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 39% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.3%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $92,500. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $185,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Coal County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Coal County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.4%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 6.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.3%.

Education

16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.4%.