Coal City, West Virginia facts for kids
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Coal City, West Virginia
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Coal City Club, 1974
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Location of Coal City, West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.3 sq mi (16.2 km2) |
| • Land | 6.3 sq mi (16.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,543 ft (775 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,815 |
| • Density | 288.1/sq mi (112.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25823
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-16516 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389337 |
Coal City is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. In 2010, about 1,815 people lived there. Coal City actually includes several smaller communities nearby, like Whitby, Jonben, and Fireco.
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History of Coal City
This community got its name because of the important coal mining industry in the area. For a long time, coal mining was a big part of life and work for the people living here.
Geography and Location
Coal City is located in the state of West Virginia. It covers an area of about 6.3 square miles (16.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Coal City?
In 2000, there were 1,905 people living in Coal City. This means there were about 303 people living in each square mile.
Community Makeup
Most of the people living in Coal City are White. A small number of people are African American or Asian. There are also people from other backgrounds and those who identify with two or more races. About 1% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
There were 794 households in Coal City in 2000. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most households (about 60%) were married couples. About 25% of households had children under 18 living with them.
Age Groups
The people in Coal City are of different ages.
- About 20% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 18% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Coal City was 42 years.
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Coal City Club, 1974
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Location of Coal City, West Virginia
