Coeburn, VA Demographics

A map of Coeburn's Population by Race

Coeburn, Virginia has an estimated population of 1,639, a slight increase from the 1,598 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.4% White, 5.2% Black, 1.4% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Coeburn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Coeburn has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Coeburn, that probability was 9.9% in 2020 and 14.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Coeburn is ranked the 304th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Coeburn was ranked the 305th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Coeburn's White Population

1,515 residents of Coeburn, or 92.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Coeburn is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Coeburn ranks 44th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coeburn's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Coeburn's population has decreased from 94.9% to 92.4%.

Coeburn is more White than neighboring Riverview (67.2% White), and The University of Virginia's College at Wise (78.9% White). Coeburn is less White than neighboring Tacoma (100% White), Wise (95.4% White), and Dungannon (95.9% White).

Coeburn's Black Population

85 residents of Coeburn, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Coeburn is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Coeburn ranks 535th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coeburn's Black population has grown by an estimated 214.8%. Black residents' share of Coeburn's population has increased from 1.7% to 5.2%.

Coeburn is more Black than neighboring Tacoma (0% Black), Wise (0% Black), and Dungannon (0% Black). Coeburn is less Black than neighboring Riverview (19.4% Black), and The University of Virginia's College at Wise (8.6% Black).

Coeburn's Asian Population

0 residents of Coeburn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Coeburn is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Coeburn ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coeburn's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Coeburn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Coeburn is less Asian than neighboring The University of Virginia's College at Wise (5.7% Asian), and Wise (0.3% Asian).

Coeburn's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Coeburn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Coeburn is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Coeburn ranks 595th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coeburn's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Coeburn's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Coeburn is less Hispanic than neighboring The University of Virginia's College at Wise (5.7% Hispanic), Wise (1.3% Hispanic), and Dungannon (1.6% Hispanic).

Coeburn's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Coeburn, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Coeburn is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Coeburn ranks 567th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coeburn's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 700.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Coeburn's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.0%.

Coeburn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tacoma (0% Native American/Other), The University of Virginia's College at Wise (0% Native American/Other), Wise (0% Native American/Other), and Dungannon (0% Native American/Other). Coeburn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Riverview (13.3% Native American/Other).

Coeburn's Multiracial Population

23 residents of Coeburn, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Coeburn is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Coeburn ranks 614th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Coeburn's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Coeburn's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.4%.

Coeburn is more Multiracial than neighboring Riverview (0% Multiracial), Tacoma (0% Multiracial), and The University of Virginia's College at Wise (1% Multiracial). Coeburn is less Multiracial than neighboring Wise (2.9% Multiracial), and Dungannon (2.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.