Economy & Jobs — Coats, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $37,009 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$43,400 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,045 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
| In Labor Force | 895 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 19.9% |
| Construction | 17.5% |
| Retail | 13.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Fast Food | 87 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 63 |
| Gas Stations | 48 |
| Auto Repair | 39 |
| Insurance Agencies | 39 |
| Physician Offices | 37 |
| Real Estate Offices | 33 |
| Child Day Care | 33 |
| Law Offices | 32 |
| General Merchandise | 31 |
| Dental Offices | 23 |
| Commercial Banks | 20 |
| Grocery Stores | 16 |
| Convenience Stores | 14 |
| Beauty Salons | 12 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.