Coffee County is adjacent to Army Aviation at Fort Rucker, and boasts a strong military presence. The area has consistently been ranked as one of the top 25 best places to live and retire in many national publications. Coffee County has a strong industrial base, with more than 35 manufacturing companies.
Additionally, Enterprise offers an excellent public school system with four new schools built or rebuilt since 2006. Combined with the opportunity for continued education through Enterprise State Community College, citizens can obtain the knowledge and skills needed to prepare themselves to support the local workforce.
County Profile
- County Seat: Elba
- Population within a 45-mile radius: 348,092
- Population: 52,079
- Civilian Labor Force: 20,402
- Unemployment Rate: 6.1%
- County Residents Working in the County: 6,536
- County Residents Working Outside the County: 9,659
- Outside Residents Working in the County: 7,919
Top Manufacturing Companies in Coffee County
| Company | Product | Employment |
| Wayne Farms | Poultry | 1,200 |
| Pilgrim’s Pride | Poultry | 749 |
| Hwaseung Automotive Alabama, Inc. | Automotive Parts | 615 |
| Dorsey Trailer, Elba | Truck Trailers | 300 |
| Utility Trailers | Truck Trailers | 250 |
| Ben E. Keith Foods | Food Distribution | 207 |
| Arista Aviation | Aircraft MRO | 165 |
| EDSCO Fasteners | Fasteners, Bolts and Industrial Supplies | 150 |
| Inzi Controls | Injection and Blow Molded Auto Parts | 110 |
| Alfab, Inc. | Fabrication | 100 |
