Coalfield, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Coalfield, Tennessee had a total population of 2,754, the 172nd largest community in Tennessee, with a median household income of $90,104, which is 29% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 10.7%.
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x.
Coalfield Quick Facts
How Coalfield Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,580 | 2,754 | No clear change (+6.7%) |
| Median household income | $58,621 | $90,104 | No clear change (+53.7%) |
| Median home value¹ | $156,423 | $190,200 | No clear change (+21.6%) |
How Coalfield Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 96.6%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 2.9%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 46 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 6.9%
- HS Diploma: 26.5%
- Some College: 15.2%
- Associate's: 14.4%
- Bachelor's: 23.8%
- Graduate+: 13.2%
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Other Cities in Morgan County
Cities Similar to Coalfield
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park City | 2,813 | $95,417 | $216,700 | 14.9% | 4.7% |
| Hopewell | 2,634 | $87,842 | $305,600 | 24.3% | 18.7% |
| Kingston Springs | 2,791 | $103,250 | $426,500 | 42.3% | 5.6% |
| Brighton | 2,889 | $80,882 | $214,100 | 20.4% | 14.9% |
| Strawberry Plains | 2,669 | $75,027 | $168,400 | 13.0% | 3.0% |
Population Overview
Coalfield is a small community located in Tennessee, within Morgan County. The total population is 2,754. It ranks as the 172nd most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.
Age Demographics
The median age in Coalfield is 41.2 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Coalfield is $90,104. This is 29% higher than the state median of $69,595. It is also 12% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Coalfield, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $190,200. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Coalfield is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 66.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Coalfield has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 7.4%.
Education
37.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Coalfield, Tennessee 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 Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Coalfield, Tennessee?
Coalfield, Tennessee has a population of 2,754 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Coalfield, TN?
The median household income in Coalfield is $90,104, which is 12% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Coalfield, TN?
The poverty rate in Coalfield is 10.7%. This means approximately 292 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Coalfield, Tennessee?
Coalfield's population is 96.6% White, 0.0% Black, 2.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Coalfield, TN?
The median home value in Coalfield is $190,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.1x.
How educated is Coalfield, Tennessee?
37.0% of adults (25+) in Coalfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 13.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.