Coalinga, CA Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2026

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Jobs 6/10

Housing 8/10

Affordability 8/10

Diversity 9/10

Safety 7/10

Amenities 8.5/10

Education 4/10

Commute 9/10

Coalinga, CA Crime Report

Crime in Coalinga summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Coalinga. Key points include:

There were 156 total crimes in Coalinga in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Coalinga is 902.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Coalinga is 491.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Coalinga is 410.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Coalinga is -57.43% below the national average.

156
Total Crimes

-57.43%
Below National Average

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Crime In Coalinga Comparison Table

Statistic	Count Raw	Coalinga / 100k People	California / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	156	902.3	2,564.5	2,119.2
Violent Crime	85	491.6	486.0	359.0
Murder	1	5.8	4.5	5.0
Robbery	2	11.6	119.1	61.0
Aggravated Assault	79	456.9	325.8	256.0
Property Crime	71	410.6	2,078.4	1,760.0
Burglary	17	98.3	305.8	229.0
Larceny	46	266.0	1,345.2	1,272.0
Car Theft	8	46.3	427.5	259.0

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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Coalinga summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Coalinga. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:

The cost of living in Coalinga is 111 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Coalinga is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Coalinga is $294,653.
The median income in Coalinga is $75,451.

111
Coalinga's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

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Cost Of Living In Coalinga Comparison Table

Living Expense	Coalinga	California	National Average
Overall	111	142	100
Services	112	110	100
Groceries	111	118	100
Health	104	197	100
Housing	114	120	100
Transportation	119	121	100
Utilities	115	121	100

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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Coalinga, CA Weather

The average high in Coalinga is 75.1° and the average low is 48.9°.
There are 31.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 14.8 inches of precipitation each year with 7.0 inches of snow.

Stat	Coalinga
Average Annual High	75.1
Average Annual Low	48.9
Annual Precipitation Days	31.2
Average Annual Precipitation	14.8
Average Annual Snowfall	7.0

75.1°
Average High

31.2
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

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Rankings & Articles For Coalinga

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Ranks #1 in Cheapest Places To Live In California

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Ranks #157 in Worst Places To Live In California

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Ranks #213 in Safest Places In California

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Coalinga Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Coalinga

The current population in Coalinga is 17,203. The population has increased 31.5% from 2010.

Year	Population	% Change
2024	17,203	-0.9%
2023	17,352	-0.8%
2022	17,488	-0.4%
2021	17,560	1.8%
2020	17,252	2.0%
2019	16,906	2.2%
2018	16,538	-0.4%
2017	16,612	0.0%
2016	16,609	-2.0%
2015	16,940	-1.7%
2014	17,235	3.8%
2013	16,609	4.8%
2012	15,854	19.7%
2011	13,246	1.2%
2010	13,086	-

Race / Ethnicity in Coalinga

White 23.3% (4,009)

African American 4.7% (812)

American Indian 0.7% (123)

Asian 3.9% (671)

Hawaiian 0.4% (61)

Other 0.6% (101)

Two Or More 1.9% (327)

Hispanic 64.5% (11,099)

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Coalinga is:

23.3% White with 4,009 White residents.
4.7% African American with 812 African American residents.
0.7% American Indian with 123 American Indian residents.
3.9% Asian with 671 Asian residents.
0.4% Hawaiian with 61 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 101 Other residents.
1.9% Two Or More with 327 Two Or More residents.
64.5% Hispanic with 11,099 Hispanic residents.

Race	Coalinga	CA	USA
White	23.3%	33.8%	57.4%
African American	4.7%	5.2%	11.9%
American Indian	0.7%	0.3%	0.5%
Asian	3.9%	15.3%	5.9%
Hawaiian	0.4%	0.3%	0.2%
Other	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%
Two Or More	1.9%	4.4%	4.3%
Hispanic	64.5%	40.2%	19.3%

Gender in Coalinga

Female 37.4% (6,430)

Male 62.6% (10,773)

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Coalinga is 37.4% female with 6,430 female residents.
Coalinga is 62.6% male with 10,773 male residents.

Gender	Coalinga	CA	USA
Female	37.4%	50.1%	50.5%
Male	62.6%	49.9%	49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Coalinga for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 15.0% (2,580)

9-12th Grade 15.0% (2,580)

High School / GED 27.0% (4,644)

Some College 21.0% (3,612)

Associate's Degree 10.0% (1,720)

Bachelor's Degree 8.0% (1,376)

Master's Degree 3.0% (516)

Professional Degree 0.0% (0)

Doctorate Degree 1.0% (172)

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15.0% of adults in Coalinga completed < 9th grade.
15.0% of adults in Coalinga completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Coalinga completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Coalinga completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Coalinga completed associate's degree.
8.0% of adults in Coalinga completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Coalinga completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Coalinga completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Coalinga completed doctorate degree.

Education	Coalinga	CA	USA
< 9th Grade	15.0%	8.0%	4.0%
9-12th Grade	15.0%	7.0%	6.0%
High School / GED	27.0%	20.0%	26.0%
Some College	21.0%	19.0%	19.0%
Associate's Degree	10.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	8.0%	23.0%	22.0%
Master's Degree	3.0%	10.0%	10.0%
Professional Degree	0.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%

Household Income For Coalinga, California

Less than $10,000 7.4% (127,751)

$10,000 to $14,999 1.3% (22,325)

$15,000 to $24,999 8.1% (139,740)

$25,000 to $34,999 6.3% (107,906)

$35,000 to $49,999 15.4% (264,597)

$50,000 to $74,999 11.3% (195,140)

$75,000 to $99,999 14.1% (242,685)

$100,000 to $149,999 24.1% (414,261)

$150,000 to $199,999 7.2% (124,443)

$200,000 or more 4.7% (81,446)

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7.4% of households in Coalinga earn Less than $10,000.
1.3% of households in Coalinga earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.1% of households in Coalinga earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.3% of households in Coalinga earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.4% of households in Coalinga earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.3% of households in Coalinga earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.1% of households in Coalinga earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.1% of households in Coalinga earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.2% of households in Coalinga earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.7% of households in Coalinga earn $200,000 or more.

Income	Coalinga	CA	USA
Less than $10,000	7.4%	4.5%	5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	1.3%	2.9%	3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	8.1%	5.0%	6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	6.3%	5.3%	6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	15.4%	8.1%	10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999	11.3%	13.0%	15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	14.1%	11.6%	12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	24.1%	17.8%	17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	7.2%	11.3%	9.6%
$200,000 or more	4.7%	20.5%	13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)

Coalinga, CA
Demographics And Statistics

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