Coaling, AL is a small town nestled in the hills of Tuscaloosa County. With a population of 2,112 and a population density of 325.75 people per square mile, it’s one of the most densely populated places in Alabama. The town is home to several local businesses, such as Coaling Grocery Market, Coaling Hardware & Supply Company, and L&L Tire Repair. There are plenty of outdoor activities year round in Coaling for residents to enjoy such as fishing, kayaking, camping at Lake Lurleen State Park, and hiking at nearby Moundville Archaeological Site. Additionally, there are several demographic organizations in the area that promote diversity such as the Tuscaloosa County Democratic Party and the NAACP Tuscaloosa Chapter. Finally, Coaling holds various sporting events throughout the year such as 5K runs hosted by the University of Alabama Medical Center's Center for Palliative Medicine and golf tournaments hosted by The Gadsden Country Club.
The population in Coaling is 2,112. There are 421 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Coaling is 34.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Coaling is 3.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Coaling
- 63.2% are married
- 12.7% are divorced
- 41.0% are married with children
- 14.0% have children, but are single
Race in Coaling
- 78.3% are White
- 12.1% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander