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East Flat Rock

North Carolina · 6,323 residents · 4.208 sq mi
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East Flat Rock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,583. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $245,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,323
+52%since 2000
from 4,151 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,503 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 986 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
+6%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024East Flat Rock
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,583
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,315 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,939
+118%since 2000
from $13,723 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+13%since 2010
from 0.385 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,900
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,015
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $507 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.0%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+80%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(3,335)
Black3.1%(127)
Hispanic / Latino15%(621)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.1%(1,623)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(3,909)
Black5.1%(322)
Hispanic / Latino28.6%(1,809)
Asian1.7%(105)
Other2.8%(178)
Diversity Score66.5%(4,207)
Diversity Score
67
+70%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
−13%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.3%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
15.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2012
from 25.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.4%
−46.5 ptssince 2013
from 68.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2017
from 69.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 75.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 24.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Flat Rock, North Carolina?

East Flat Rock, North Carolina has about 6,323 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Flat Rock, North Carolina?

The typical household in East Flat Rock, North Carolina earns about $59,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Flat Rock, North Carolina expensive?

In East Flat Rock, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $245,900, and the typical rent is about $1,015 a month.

How educated are people in East Flat Rock, North Carolina?

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

What is the poverty rate in East Flat Rock, North Carolina?

About 12.6% of people in East Flat Rock, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Flat Rock, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, East Flat Rock, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,073 residents, a change of about 95 percent over that period.

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