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Flat Rock

Michigan · 10,541 residents · 6.568 sq mi
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Flat Rock has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,277. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $153,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,541
+24%since 2000
from 8,488 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,605 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 1,292 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+19%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Flat Rock
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,277
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,084 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,014
+32%since 2000
from $21,256 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$841
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+11%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(7,927)
Black1.4%(119)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(229)
Asian0.5%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.3%(957)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(8,577)
Black5.5%(578)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(625)
Asian0.7%(79)
Other1.2%(129)
Diversity Score31.9%(3,361)
Diversity Score
32
+183%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+67%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Flat Rock, Michigan?

Flat Rock, Michigan has about 10,541 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Flat Rock, Michigan?

The typical household in Flat Rock, Michigan earns about $57,277 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Flat Rock, Michigan expensive?

In Flat Rock, Michigan, the median home is worth about $153,300, and the typical rent is about $841 a month.

How educated are people in Flat Rock, Michigan?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Flat Rock, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Flat Rock, Michigan?

About 13.2% of people in Flat Rock, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Flat Rock, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Flat Rock, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,251 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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