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Coker, AL
Town in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
Population
1,058
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
543
ZIP codes
0
Coker and its ZIP codes
Coker at a glance
- Coker is about 5.4 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,313, 14% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $200,700 (4% below Alabama) and median rent is $1,353 a month.
Local data for Coker, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Coker, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,313
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$200,700
Median rent
$1,353/mo
Homeownership
82.4%
Bachelor's or higher
23.0%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
29.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (136), German Americans (59), Italian Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tuscaloosa County. PPP loans are for Coker.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,659
98,620 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,696
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $6,550 per person
How people get to work
Coker, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.1%
- Carpooled3.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Coker, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
829
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
539
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 36°F
57.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Coker, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Coker
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NorthportCity | 5.3 mi | 18 |
| TuscaloosaCity | 11 mi | 62.5 |
| HoltCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| CottondaleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.4 |
| GordoTown | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| MoundvilleTown | 17 mi | 4.6 |
| BrookwoodTown | 20 mi | 8.4 |
| CoalingCity | 20 mi | 5 |
| UnionTown | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| ReformTown | 22 mi | 8 |
| CarrolltonTown | 24 mi | 2.1 |
| AkronTown | 25 mi | 0.7 |
| VanceCity | 27 mi | 10.2 |
| AlicevilleCity | 28 mi | 4.6 |
| KennedyTown | 29 mi | 3.2 |
| BerryTown | 29 mi | 10.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Coker, AL in?
- Coker is in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Coker, AL?
- About 1,058 people live in Coker, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Coker?
- Nearby places include Northport (5.3 mi), Tuscaloosa (11 mi), Holt (11 mi), Cottondale (14 mi), Gordo (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023