Demographics & People — Coal City, West Virginia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,236 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~200 |
| Median Age | 59.3 |
| Total Households | 566 |
| Family Households | 283 |
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,236 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 766 |
| English | 358 |
| Irish | 150 |
| German | 133 |
| Scottish | 114 |
| Italian | 31 |
Language
| English Only | 1,097 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 1,097 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 42 |
| Population 18+ | 1,248 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Coal City, West Virginia.