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Coalfield CDP, TN

ZIP 37840 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 37840

37840 has a population of 10,402 with a median age of 41.7 yrs (52.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.7%+54% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.3%-96% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.5%-97% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.3%+10% vs US avg
x
18–64
53.9%-13% vs US avg
x
65+
21.9%+34% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.3%+20% vs US avg
x
High school
38.0%+45% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.1%+15% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.6%-54% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.9%+12% vs US avg
x
Never married
19.3%-43% vs US avg
x
Divorced
20.7%+101% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.1%
x
Diversity Index
10/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
15.2%+32% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
3.2%-77% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.9%+49% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.7%+54% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.9%-3% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
21.4%+268% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishEnglishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 37840

Poverty Rate
15.2%+32% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.9%+49% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
3.2%-77% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.9%-3% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.7%+54% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.6%-5% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.4%+40% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
21.4%+268% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population10,402
Median age41.7
Poverty rate15.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.7%
Hispanic0.5%
Black0.0%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born3.2%