Flat Rock, Alabama facts for kids
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Flat Rock, Alabama
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Post office in Flat Rock
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 Flat Rock, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Flat Rock, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Land | 33.312 sq mi (86.278 km2) |
| • Water | 0.003 sq mi (0.007 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,365 ft (416 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,914 |
| • Density | 117.5/sq mi (45.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35966
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| GNIS feature ID | 118390 |
Flat Rock is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Alabama, United States. The Flat Rock post office was established in 1912.
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Geography
Flat Rock is located on top of Sand Mountain.
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coverland and area of 86.278 square miles (223.46 km2) and a water area of 0.007 square miles (0.018 km2).
Major highways
State Route 71
State Route 117
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.
Education
Flat Rock is home to Flat Rock Elementary School (grades K - 6), which is part of the Jackson County School System.
