Coxton
Census-designated place in Harlan County, Kentucky

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.
- 176residents (2020 Census)
- 1,217 ftelevation · 371 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.5 km²
- 850 / sq mipopulation density
- 40801ZIP code
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.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Coxton weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Coxton
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Coxton
- Median household income
- $21,553
- Median home value
- $94,400
- Median age
- 60.7
Do you know Coxton? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Coxton special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Coxton
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Coxton Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Coxton, KY population
Coxton had 176 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 176 |
|---|---|
| Density | 850 per sq mi (328 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Coxton at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Harlan County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 176 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.21 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8588° N, 83.2701° W |
| ZIP code | 40801 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2117938 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Coxton
- Ages1.6 mi E
- Harlan2.5 mi W
- Evarts4.3 mi E
- Loyall4.4 mi W
- Cawood5.1 mi SE
- Kenvir6.4 mi E
- South Wallins7.9 mi SW
- Wallins Creek8.4 mi W
- Coldiron10.3 mi W
- St. Charles, VA12.3 mi E
- Pathfork13.1 mi SW
- Rose Hill, VA14.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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).
Last updated: