Coal Township is a somewhat small township located in the state of Pennsylvania. With a population of 9,737 people and three associated neighborhoods, Coal Township is the 106th largest community in Pennsylvania. Much of the housing stock in Coal Township was built prior to World War II, making it one of the older and more historic townships in the country.
Residents will find that the township is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Coal Township is worth considering.
The rate of college-level education in Coal Township is quite a bit lower than the national average among all cities of 21.84%: just 10.60% of people here over 25 have a bachelor's degree or an advanced degree.
The per capita income in Coal Township in 2022 was $24,756, which is low income relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $99,024 for a family of four. However, Coal Township contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Coal Township is a very ethnically-diverse township. The people who call Coal Township home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Coal Township residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Coal Township include German, Polish, Irish, Italian, and English.
The most common language spoken in Coal Township is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.