Coal County, Oklahoma Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 69th-largest in Oklahoma
The population of Coal County, Oklahoma is 5,275 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 69th-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $48,162, the median home value is $92,500, and the median age is 40.3.
The population of Coal County has declined 8.4% since 2010 (5,911 → 5,414), a -0.63% annualized rate.
5,275
Population
-0.63%
Annual growth
10
People / sq mi
$48,162
Median Income
$92,500
Median Home Value
Coal County covers 517 sq mi of land at 10.2 people per square mile.
About Coal County, OK
Housing cost is the defining feature of Coal County: the median home is valued at $92,500. With 5,275 residents, Coal County is a county in Oklahoma.
The typical household earns $48,162, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 15.2%, above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $92,500, with typical rent around $679.
College attainment is 16.8%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 7.3%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
Coal County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Coal County had a population of 5,911 in 2010 and 5,414 in 2024, a -8.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 5,926 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.61%.
5,414
Population (2024)
5,911
Population (2010)
5,926
Peak (2011)
-0.61%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,911 |
| 2011 | 5,926 |
| 2012 | 5,899 |
| 2013 | 5,756 |
| 2014 | 5,722 |
| 2015 | 5,600 |
| 2016 | 5,643 |
| 2017 | 5,623 |
| 2018 | 5,519 |
| 2019 | 5,511 |
| 2020 | 5,283 |
| 2021 | 5,308 |
| 2022 | 5,309 |
| 2023 | 5,284 |
| 2024 | 5,414 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 29.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
40.3
Median Age
49.2%
Female
50.8%
Male
21.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.1% · Seniors (65+): 21.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $48,162$-15,441 vs state |
| Mean household income | $65,909 |
| Per-capita income | $27,073 |
| Poverty rate | 15.2%+4.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 47.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Coal County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
4.4%
Carpool
76.7%
Public transit
7.3%
Work from home
20.7 min
Avg commute
Housing
$92,500$-93,400 vs state
Median home value
$679
Median rent
70.8%
Homeownership rate
2,581
Total housing units
80.2%
Occupied
19.8%
Vacant
29.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
78.5%
With health insurance
86.8%
With broadband internet
27.2%
Foreign-born
7.1%
Veterans (18+)
24.5%
With a disability
95.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
84.4%
High School+
16.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Coal County, Oklahoma has a population of 5,275 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 69th-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 10 people per square mile.
The population of Coal County has declined 8.4% since 2010 (5,911 → 5,414), a -0.63% annualized rate.
The median household income in Coal County, Oklahoma is $48,162, with mean (average) household income of $65,909 and per-capita income of $27,073. 15.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Coal County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (66.6%), Hispanic or Latino (29.0%), Black or African American (0.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Coal County, Oklahoma is 40.3 years. Residents are 49.2% female and 50.8% male.
The median home value in Coal County is $92,500 and median monthly rent is $679. 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,581 total housing units, 19.8% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Coal County, Oklahoma is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.
Oklahoma City is among the largest cities associated with Coal County, Oklahoma, with a population of 688,693.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.