Coal City is a census-designated place (CDP) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,689 at the 2020 census. Coal City's population is composed of other surrounding unincorporated communities (Whitby, Jonben, and Fireco).
History
The community was named after the local coal mining industry.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP known as Coal City has a total area of 6.3 square miles (16.2 km<sup>2</sup>), all land.
Demographics
As of the census