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Coats

North Carolina · 2,155 residents · 1.544 sq mi
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Coats has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,659. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $98,900. Households here earn about 30% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,155
+17%since 2000
from 1,845 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,396 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,195 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+13%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Coats
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,659
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,023 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,595
+25%since 2000
from $16,468 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,900
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $507 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
49.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−20%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(1,374)
Black12.2%(226)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(219)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.8%(936)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(1,320)
Black16.8%(363)
Hispanic / Latino15%(323)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other4.5%(97)
Diversity Score69.5%(1,497)
Diversity Score
69
+37%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+15%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−59.1 ptssince 2013
from 73.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coats, North Carolina?

Coats, North Carolina has about 2,155 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coats, North Carolina?

The typical household in Coats, North Carolina earns about $39,659 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coats, North Carolina expensive?

In Coats, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $98,900, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in Coats, North Carolina?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Coats, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coats, North Carolina?

About 20.1% of people in Coats, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coats, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Coats, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 662 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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