Formerly a part of Tobucksy County, Choctaw Nation, Coal County is located in southeastern Oklahoma and was created at statehood and named for the primary economic product of the region.
Coal mining was once the major industry of the county, but has been dormant since 1958. Mementos of this era may be found in the Coal County Historical and Miners Museum in Coalgate, the county seat.
Coal County History Book is available from the local genealogical society in Coalgate. For more county information, call the county clerk's office at 580/927-2103. County narrative provided courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries from the 2002-2004 Oklahoma Almanac.
| Population Totals | ||
| 2000 Census | 2010 Census | |
| Coal | 6,031 | 5,952 |
| Median Age: | 38.1 | 41.0 |
| Median Household Income: | $23,705 | $31,764 |
County Government
County Seat: Coalgate
Court Clerk: Rachel Fuller, D, Lehigh
Clerk: Eugina Loudermilk, D, Coalgate
Sheriff: Roy Deck, D, Coalgate
Treasurer: Gina McNutt, D, Coalgate
Assessor: Cherry Hefley, D, Clarita
Election Board Secretary: Vicky Salmon, D, Coalgate
Commissioners:
District 1 - Alvin Pebworth, D, Coalgate
District 2 - Johnny D. Ward, D, Coalgate
District 3 - Mike Hensley, D, Lehigh
