Coal Run Village (sometimes simply Coal Run) is a home rule-class city[4] in Pike County, Kentucky, in the United States. Bordered to the north, south, and east by Pikeville, the population was 1,706 at the 2010 census. It was the fastest-growing city in Kentucky from 2007 to 2008, with a population increase of 17.3%.[5]

Coal Run Village, Kentucky
Coal Run City hall
Coal Run City hall
Location of Coal Run Village in Pike County, Kentucky.
Location of Coal Run Village in Pike County, Kentucky.
Coordinates: 37°32′14″N 82°33′28″W / 37.53722°N 82.55778°W / 37.53722; -82.55778
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyPike
IncorporatedJuly 4, 1963
Government
 • TypeCity Commission
 • MayorAndrew H. Scott
Area
 • Total
8.79 sq mi (22.78 km2)
 • Land8.79 sq mi (22.78 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,669
 • Estimate 
(2022)[3]
1,613
 • Density189.77/sq mi (73.27/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
41501
Area code606
FIPS code21-16084
Websitewww.coalrunky.gov

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2), all land.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1970234
198034848.7%
1990262−24.7%
2000577120.2%
20101,706195.7%
20201,669−2.2%
2022 (est.)1,613[6]−3.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 1,706 people living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% White, 1.1% Black, 0.1% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% from some other race and 0.5% from two or more races. 0.6% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 577 people, 260 households, and 172 families living in the city. The population density was 231.3 inhabitants per square mile (89.3/km2). There were 288 housing units at an average density of 115.4 per square mile (44.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.93% White, 0.17% African American, 0.52% Native American, 3.12% Asian, 1.39% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.43% of the population.

There were 260 households, out of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.8% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.65.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.2% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 31.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $42,639. Males had a median income of $31,071 versus $27,813 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,469. About 17.1% of families and 24.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.9% of those under age 18 and 33.8% of those age 65 or over.

Government

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Coal Run Village is governed by a city commission form of government. The current mayor is Andrew H. Scott. The city commissioners are Mayor Pro-Tem Beverly Jo Osborne, Joe Adkins, Trey Deskins and Mike Steele.

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Coal Run Village, Kentucky
  3. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Kentucky: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  4. ^ "Summary and Reference Guide to House Bill 331 City Classification Reform" (PDF). Kentucky League of Cities. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
  5. ^ Kentucky State Data Center Archived 2008-08-28 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on 2010-1-10
  6. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Kentucky: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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