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Flat Rock

North Carolina · 3,114 residents · 8.096 sq mi
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Flat Rock is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,962. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $396,500. With a median age of 64.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 73% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 64.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,114
+21%since 2000
from 2,565 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
385 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 317 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
64.0
+10%since 2000
from 58.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,962
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,832
+23%since 2000
from $42,222 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services12.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$396,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $284,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$963
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $832 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.5%
−44.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
8.9% rent
Vacancy rate
23.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+20%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,506)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(30)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(112)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(3,027)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(36)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.8%(149)
Diversity Score
5
+10%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
56.3%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.7%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Flat Rock, North Carolina?

Flat Rock, North Carolina has about 3,114 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Flat Rock, North Carolina earns about $78,962 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 $396,500, and the typical rent is about $963 a month.

How educated are people in Flat Rock, North Carolina?

About 60.4% 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 6.0% 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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