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Coxton, Kentucky
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 Coxton, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Coxton, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Harlan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 176 |
| • Density | 850.24/sq mi (328.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern time zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 21-17938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 490235 |
Coxton is a small community in Harlan County, Kentucky, in the United States. It used to be a coal town, meaning its economy was built around mining coal. Coxton is also a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics, even though it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. Coxton's post office is now closed.
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Where is Coxton Located?
Coxton is found in the middle part of Harlan County. It sits in a valley near the Clover Fork of the Cumberland River. This river is an important natural feature in the area.
Nearby Communities
Coxton has other small communities close by. To its west, you'll find Blackjoe. To its east, there's Brookside. Both of these are also unincorporated areas, just like Coxton.
Getting Around Coxton
Kentucky Route 38 is a main road that runs along the southern edge of Coxton. It's located across the Clover Fork river from the center of the community. This road helps people travel to other places.
- If you go west on KY 38, you'll travel about 4 miles (6.4 km) to reach Harlan. Harlan is the main town and county seat of Harlan County.
- If you go east on KY 38, you'll travel about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) to get to Evarts.
How Many People Live in Coxton?
The number of people living in Coxton is counted by the United States Census Bureau.
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| 2020 | 176 | — | |
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- In the year 2020, the population of Coxton was 176 people.
- Because Coxton was only listed as a census-designated place in 2014, there are no official population numbers for it from the 2010 census.
