Coal, PA is a small town located in Schuylkill County with a population of 10,110 people and a population density of 379 people per square mile. It is home to many local businesses including the Coal Store, Joe's Pizza & Pasta, and Big Daddy's BBQ. For year-round outdoor activities, visitors can enjoy the nearby Tuscarora State Park for camping and hiking or take part in the Schuylkill River Trail for biking and boating. The town also hosts several organizations such as the Coal Historical Society, which works to preserve local history, and the Coal Lions Club which provides community service projects. Local sporting events include baseball games at Minersville Stadium and basketball tournaments at Coal Middle School.
The population in Coal is 10,110. There are 384 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Coal is 42, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Coal is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Coal
- 41.4% are married
- 12.2% are divorced
- 23.0% are married with children
- 14.3% have children, but are single
Race in Coal
- 78.9% are White
- 13.5% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander