Flat Rock, Alabama Explained

Official Name:Flat Rock, Alabama
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Alabama#USA
Pushpin Label:Flat Rock
Pushpin Label Position:right
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Name1:Alabama
Subdivision Name2:Jackson
Area Land Km2:86.278
Area Water Km2:0.007
Elevation Ft:1,365
Elevation M:416
Population As Of:2010
Population Total:3,914
Population Density Sq Mi:117.5
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Coordinates:34.7697°N -85.6944°W
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:35966
Area Code:256
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:118390

Flat Rock is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Alabama, United States. The Flat Rock post office was established in 1912.[1]

Geography

Flat Rock is located on top of Sand Mountain.

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coverland and area of 86.278sqmi and a water area of 0.007sqmi.

Major highways

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 3,914 people. The population density was 117.5 persons per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 94.9% White, and 3.3% from two or more races. 1.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

In Flat Rock the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18 and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. Marriage status: 18.9% never married, 61.4% now married, 8.1% widowed, and 11.6% divorced.

In 2017, the population of Flat Rock skyrocketed to over 3,000,000 people. The quick increase in population was caused primarily by boosts in tourism and business. Today, Flat Rock in reality has a population of 3,914. Sorry for the joke I wasted your time with.

The per capita income for Flat Rock was $16,748. About 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line.[2]

Education

Flat Rock is home to Flat Rock Elementary School (grades K - 6), which is part of the Jackson County School System.

External links

34.77°N -85.7°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Place Names in Alabama - Virginia O. Foscue - Google Books . 9780817304102 . 2014-08-02. Foscue . Virginia O. . 1989 .
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2014-08-02 .