Coaldale (Schuylkill County), Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Coaldale (Schuylkill County) is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Schuylkill County. The total population is 2,514. It ranks as the 560th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Coaldale (Schuylkill County) is 35.2 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 28.2% of the population under 18, Coaldale (Schuylkill County) has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Coaldale (Schuylkill County) is $59,250. This is 24% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.7%. This is 86% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. 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 9.6%. This is 83% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $83,100. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Coaldale (Schuylkill County) is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Coaldale (Schuylkill County) has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.7%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 10.3%.

Education

9.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Coaldale (Schuylkill County), Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.