Oklahoma

Coal

5,266
2020 population
1910
first census record
12
census records

About Coal

Coal, Oklahoma, first appears in the United States federal census in 1910, when it recorded a population of 15,817. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 5,266.

Its recorded population peaked at 18,406 in 1920, and has since declined by roughly 71 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Boggy Depot, Middle Boggy Indian Territory, and 5 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20205,266
20105,925
20006,031
19905,780
19806,041
19705,525
19605,546
19508,056
194012,811
193011,521
192018,406
191015,817
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Coal

Military engagements that took place in Coal, Oklahoma.

Boggy Depot
1863
Middle Boggy Indian Territory
1863

Historic places in Coal

National Register of Historic Places listings in Coal, Oklahoma.

United States Post Office Coalgate
Coalgate
Coalgate School Gymnasium-Auditorium
Coalgate
Merchants National Bank Building
Lehigh
Keel Creek Bridge
Coalgate
Smallwood, Benjamin Franklin, House
Lehigh

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Frequently asked about Coal

When does Coal first appear in the US census?
Coal, Oklahoma first appears in the federal census in 1910, with a recorded population of 15,817.
What is the population of Coal?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Coal had a recorded population of 5,266.
When did Coal's population peak?
Coal's recorded population peaked at 18,406 in 1920.
Were any battles fought in Coal?
2 documented military engagements took place in Coal, including Boggy Depot, Middle Boggy Indian Territory.
How many historic places are in Coal?
5 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Coal, Oklahoma.
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