Coalfield, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Coalfield, Tennessee Demographics
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Very AffordableHome value to income ratio of 2.1x is exceptionally low

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%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x.

Coalfield Quick Facts

Population 2,754

Median Household Income $90,104

Median Home Value $190,200

Poverty Rate 10.7%

Unemployment Rate 0.0%

Median Age 41.2 years

Homeownership Rate 89.2%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.0%

High School Graduation Rate 93.1%

Diversity Index 7/100

Population 2,754 172nd of 502

Median Income $90,104 top 20%

Poverty Rate 10.7% 14% lower than national

Median Home Value $190,200 average

How Coalfield Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,782	2,754	-1.0%
Median household income	$88,026	$90,104	+2.4%
Median home value	$190,600	$190,200	-0.2%

How Coalfield Compares

Median Household Income

Coalfield

$90,104

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Coalfield

$190,200

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.6%

$25K-$50K 19.0%

$50K-$100K 21.5%

$100K+ 42.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.5%

$10K-$15K

6.8%

$15K-$20K

0.4%

$20K-$25K

6.9%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

2.8%

$35K-$40K

1.5%

$40K-$45K

4.1%

$45K-$50K

7.8%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

3.0%

$75K-$100K

11.2%

$100K-$125K

12.9%

$125K-$150K

12.7%

$150K-$200K

13.7%

$200K+

3.7%

Employment

0.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

63.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 89.2%

Renter 10.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.7%

18-34

13.5%

35-54

32.1%

55-74

20.8%

75+

6.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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+)

Coalfield Rankings in Tennessee

#172 Population of 502

#59 Median Income of 453

#57 Education of 502

#244 Home Value of 464

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Other Cities in Morgan County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Wartburg	1,191	$30,625	47.6%	$192,000
Sunbright	792	$59,375	14.8%	$120,400
Petros	352	N/A	25.6%	$167,100
Oakdale	175	$62,083	13.3%	$103,100

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.