Coxton

Census-designated place in Harlan County, Kentucky

Aerial view of Coxton, Kentucky
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Coxton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Harlan County, Kentucky, with 176 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,217 ft (371 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ages, 1.6 miles E.

About Coxton

Coxton is an unincorporated coal town and census-designated place (CDP) in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States. Their post office is closed. The community was listed as a CDP in 2014, so no population figures are available from the 2010 census. As of the 2020 census, Coxton had a population of 176.

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Median household income
$21,553
Median home value
$94,400
Median age
60.7
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Coxton, KY population

Coxton had 176 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census176
Density850 per sq mi (328 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Coxton at a glance

StateKentucky (KY)
CountyHarlan County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population176 (2020)
Land area0.21 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²)
Elevation1,217 ft (371 m)
Coordinates36.8588° N, 83.2701° W
ZIP code40801
Census code (GEOID)2117938

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Coxton

What county is Coxton in?

Coxton is in Harlan County, Kentucky.

What is the population of Coxton, KY?

176 people lived in Coxton at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Coxton, KY?

The ZIP code of Coxton is 40801.

What is the elevation of Coxton?

1,217 feet (371 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Coxton?

Ages (1.6 mi), Harlan (2.5 mi), Evarts (4.3 mi), Loyall (4.4 mi), Cawood (5.1 mi).

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