Coal County: Demographics & People
Coal County's population stands at 5,320 people, in 2,051 households. Median age 39.3 years. (4.1y older than Oklahoma). Population is 5% Hispanic or Latino and 1% Asian. County is gaining 186 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 42% adult obesity, 25% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 81 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Current population 5,320; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 5,320 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 2,844 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 39.3y is 0.4 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 5,320 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 1,284 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,089.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,845.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,102 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 24.1% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 20.5% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 34.7% |
| Median age | 39.3 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 5,320 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 5,320 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 3,474 |
| Black residents | 19 |
| Asian residents | 27 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 566 |
| Census Demographics · Nhpi | 2 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 1,232 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 246 |
| Diversity Index | 50.9% |
| Asian population | 0.5% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Black population | 0.4% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 4.6% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 12.8% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 5,320 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 5,278 |
| Residents born in this state | 3,817 |
| Residents born in another state | 1,438 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 683 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 396 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 23 |
| Foreign-born residents | 12.8% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
2,051 households.
| Family households | 1,284 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 2,051 households (vs Oklahoma 23,671) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is gaining 186 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 4,359 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 4,173 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 186 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 5,272 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 1,189 |
| Pct With Disability | 22.6% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 48 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 5,248 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 4,562 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 248 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 393 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 45 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 686 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 13.1% |
| Pct White | 65.3% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29