Coxton is a CDP located in Harlan County Kentucky. Coxton has a 2024 population of 267. Coxton is currently growing at a rate of 7.66% annually and its population has increased by 73.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 154 in 2020.
The average household income in Coxton is $37,526 with a poverty rate of 27.51%. The median age in Coxton is 40.3 years: 40.1 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Coxton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 205 | 89.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 10.48% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 97 | 2.36 | 88.7 | 11.3 |
| Non Family | 32 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 26 | 2.96 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 22 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 17 | 3.18 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
2.66
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
88.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 32 | 17.78% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 126 | 70% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 22 | 12.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 156 | 124 | 0 |
| Islander | 24 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 0%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.52% of Coxton residents speak only English, while 10.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 10.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 205 | 39 | 19.02% |
| Islander | 24 | 24 | 100% |
27.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
47.71%
Male Poverty Rate
9.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Coxton is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Coxton is White, with 19.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 100%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 50% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,490 | $45,971 |
| Households | - | $37,526 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.9%
Male Marriage Rate
24.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
28%
Labor Force Participation
28%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.46%
Born in Coxton
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Coxton residents were born in the United States, with 86.46% having been born in Kentucky. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 267 | 19 | 7.66% |
| 2023 | 248 | 19 | 8.3% |
| 2022 | 229 | 61 | 36.31% |
| 2021 | 168 | 14 | 9.09% |
| 2020 | 154 | -11 | -6.67% |
| 2019 | 165 | 11 | 7.14% |
| 2018 | 154 | -23 | -12.99% |
| 2017 | 177 | 4 | 2.31% |
| 2016 | 173 | -45 | -20.64% |
| 2015 | 218 | -23 | -9.54% |
| 2014 | 241 | 0 | 0% |