Coal City, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Grundy County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
5,145
Population
892/sq mi density
$73,030
Median Income
$42,064 per capita
$211,600
Home Value
$274,643 Zillow
$1,064
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$73,030 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$211,600 home value, $1,064/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
5,145
Census 2023
Population Density
892
per square mile
Land Area
2.1
square miles (5.4 km²)
Median Age
42.3 yrs
9% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
92.7%
Black
0.8%
Hispanic
7.5%
Asian
0.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
94.4%
Spanish
4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.0%
Veterans
6.7%
12% above US avg (6%)
Disability
8.5%
35% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.3%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.7%
45% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.396
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 5,145 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 892 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 42.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.9% |
| Female | 49.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
Language
| English Only | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 4.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.0% |
| Veterans | 6.7% |
| Disability | 8.5% |
| Health Insurance | 95.3% |
| Uninsured | 4.7% |
| Broadband Access | 89.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.396 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |