Economy & Jobs — Coal City, West Virginia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $20,491 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$27,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $19,700 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 22.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 223 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Retail | 34.8% |
| Arts Food | 15.2% |
| Education Healthcare | 14.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 84 |
| Fast Food | 58 |
| Gas Stations | 40 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 36 |
| Insurance Agencies | 35 |
| Law Offices | 31 |
| Dental Offices | 28 |
| Commercial Banks | 27 |
| General Merchandise | 25 |
| Auto Repair | 22 |
| Hotels Motels | 17 |
| Grocery Stores | 14 |
| Accounting Firms | 14 |
| Beauty Salons | 13 |
| Child Day Care | 13 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
