Editing Coal Grove, Ohio

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'''Coal Grove''' is a [[Village (United States)|village]] in [[Lawrence County, Ohio|Lawrence County]], [[Ohio]], United States, along the [[Ohio River]]. The population was 1,889 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]. It borders the city of [[Ironton, Ohio|Ironton]] and lies across the Ohio River from [[Ashland, Kentucky]]. It is linked to Ashland by the [[Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge]] and [[Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge]].

Coal Grove is a part of the [[Huntington–Ashland, WV–KY–OH, Metropolitan Statistical Area|Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, Metropolitan Statistical Area]] (MSA).

==History==
Coal Grove was once known as "Petersburg" or "Petersburgh."  Its name has also been spelled "Coalgrove."<ref>{{gnis|1075593}}</ref>

In June 2019 a large amount of [[sodium permanganate]] was dumped into a malfunctioned water pipe, turning the water light pink. According to officials, the water was safe to drink, but it was recommended not to wash clothes with it.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.wsaz.com/content/news/Village-of-Coal-Grove-advises-residents-not-to-use-pink-water--510756501.html|title=Coal Grove Mayor discusses water system following pink water|last1=Suarez|first1=Elizabeth|last2=Klein|first2=Dan|publisher=WSAZ-TV|date=June 14, 2019|access-date=August 22, 2020}}</ref>

==Geography==

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|2.04|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|1.90|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.14|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 6, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=July 2, 2012 }}</ref>
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==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1890= 506
|1900= 1191
|1910= 1759
|1920= 1851
|1930= 2181
|1940= 2351
|1950= 2492
|1960= 2961
|1970= 2759
|1980= 2602
|1990= 2251
|2000= 2027
|2010= 2069
|2020= 1889
|estyear= 2023
|estimate= 1827
|estref=<ref name="2023 est"/>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 6, 2013}}</ref> of 2010, there were 2,165 people, 833 households, and 593 families living in the village. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1139.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 891 housing units at an average density of {{convert|468.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the village was 97.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.6% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.4% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.1% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 833 households, of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 20.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.8% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the village was 38.5 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 2,027 people, 810 households, and 562 families living in the village. The population density was {{convert|1,028.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 877 housing units at an average density of {{convert|444.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 98.77% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.10% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.35% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.05% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.74% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.69% of the population.

There were 810 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $26,101, and the median income for a family was $33,000. Males had a median income of $29,886 versus $21,563 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $14,332. About 15.0% of families and 18.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 29.3% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

==Government==
The village is managed by a mayor and a village council. As of the 2023 election, the Mayor of Coal Grove is J. Andrew Holmes and the 6 Council members are: Kim McKnight, Greg Massie, Denise Paulus, Robin Heaberlin, and Phil Roush. As of 2022, the current Fiscal Officer is Courtney Rice.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harrison |first=Heath |date=February 21, 2022 |title=Coal Grove appoints fiscal officer |url=https://www.irontontribune.com/2022/02/21/coal-grove-appoints-fiscal-officer/ |access-date=March 17, 2022 |website=The Tribune |language=en}}</ref> The Current Chief of Police is Bill Murphy and the Fire Chief is Travis Sherman.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Staff Reports |date=January 6, 2020 |title=The decade that was: A look at memorable headlines of the 2010s |url=https://www.irontontribune.com/2020/01/06/the-decade-that-was-a-look-at-memorable-headlines-of-the-2010s/ |access-date=March 17, 2022 |website=The Tribune |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Staff Directory |url=https://www.coalgrovewater.org/staff |access-date=March 17, 2022 |website=Coal Grove Public Water System |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Council Members |url=https://www.coalgrovewater.org/board-members |access-date=March 17, 2022 |website=Coal Grove Public Water System |language=en}}</ref>

==Education==
Coal Grove is the home to the Dawson-Bryant Local School District. The district maintains one [[Dawson-Bryant High School|high school]] and middle school in the village itself and one elementary school in Deering. The schools are named after two local men, Homer Dawson and Curtis Bryant, who fought in the [[World War I|First World War]]. Located near Deering is a [[one-room schoolhouse]] that used to serve all grades. This building has the distinction of being one of the oldest structures in the county.{{Citation needed|date=August 2007}}

==Notable people==
* [[Joe Willis (baseball)|Joe Willis]], [[Major League Baseball]] player

==See also==
* [[List of cities and towns along the Ohio River]]
* [[Rock Camp Motocross]]

==References==
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{{Lawrence County, Ohio}}
{{Huntington-Ashland-Ironton MSA}}

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[[Category:Villages in Lawrence County, Ohio]]
[[Category:Ohio populated places on the Ohio River]]
[[Category:Villages in Ohio]]