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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Flat Rock

North Carolina · 2,565 residents · 8.096 sq mi
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Flat Rock is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,813. Population has declined 13% since 2009. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $284,300. With a median age of 58.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 73% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 58.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,565
−13%vs 2009
vs 2,952 in 2009
2000 – 2025
317 / sq mi
−13%vs 2009
vs 365 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
58.1
−5%vs 2009
vs 61.2 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
2K3K3K3K4K2000201020202024Flat Rock
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$67,813
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $78,654 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$42,222
−9%vs 2009
vs $46,447 in 2009
US average: $21,522
1.5%
−1.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$284,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $365,300 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$832
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $865 in 2009
US average: $602
91.3%
−2.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 93.5% in 2009
8.7% rent
4.2
−10%vs 2009
vs 4.6 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,858)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(65)
Asian0.5%(16)
Diversity Score7.8%(229)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,506)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(30)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score4.4%(112)
4
−44%vs 2009
vs 8 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

61.4%
Unchangedvs 2009
vs 61.4% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 98.0% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
23.8%
−1.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 24.7% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Flat Rock, North Carolina?

Flat Rock, North Carolina has about 2,565 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Flat Rock, North Carolina earns about $67,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Flat Rock, North Carolina expensive?

In Flat Rock, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $284,300, and the typical rent is about $832 a month.

How educated are people in Flat Rock, North Carolina?

About 61.4% of adults age 25 and over in Flat Rock, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 1.5% of people in Flat Rock, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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