Coal County, Oklahoma Demographics 2026
Coal County, Oklahoma has a population of 5,275, the 69th most populous county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $48,162 and the median home value is $92,500. The poverty rate is 21.3%.
Coal County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 57 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Coal County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coalgate | 1,919 | $37,716 | 32.7% | $83,200 |
| Tupelo | 358 | $40,893 | 17.3% | $55,300 |
| Lehigh | 220 | $55,353 | 30.9% | $179,400 |
| Clarita | 174 | $31,944 | 3.5% | $94,000 |
| Phillips | 116 | $70,000 | 20.7% | $93,000 |
| Cottonwood | 113 | $32,500 | 26.6% | $86,800 |
| Centrahoma | 86 | $37,750 | 50.0% | $61,000 |
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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. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Coal County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Oklahoma and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Coal County, Oklahoma?
Coal County has a population of 5,275, making it the 69th most populous county in Oklahoma.
What is the median income in Coal County?
The median household income in Coal County is $48,162 with a poverty rate of 21.3%.
How many cities are in Coal County, Oklahoma?
Coal County contains 7 Census-designated places.