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 a small community located in Jackson County, Alabama, in the United States. It's a place where people live and work, but it doesn't have its own city government like a big city would. The community got its own post office way back in 1912.
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Where is Flat Rock?
Flat Rock is found on top of a place called Sand Mountain. This area covers about 86 square kilometers (33 square miles) of land. It also has a very small amount of water, about 0.007 square kilometers (0.003 square miles).
Main Roads in Flat Rock
Two important roads pass through Flat Rock. These roads help people travel to and from the community.
State Route 71
State Route 117
Who Lives in Flat Rock?
In 2010, about 3,914 people lived in Flat Rock. This means there were about 117 people living in every square mile. Most of the people living there, about 94.9%, were White. About 3.3% of the people were from two or more different backgrounds. Also, 1.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Family Life
The people in Flat Rock are of all different ages. About 23.6% of the population was under 18 years old. This means there are many kids and teenagers. About 14.7% of the people were 65 years old or older.
When it comes to family life, most adults are married (61.4%). Some people have never been married (18.9%). Others are widowed (8.1%) or divorced (11.6%).
Money and Income
The average income for each person in Flat Rock was about $16,748. This is called the per capita income. About 13.2% of the people in Flat Rock lived below the poverty line. This means they had a lower income compared to what is needed for basic living.
Education in Flat Rock
Flat Rock has its own school for younger students. Flat Rock Elementary School teaches students from kindergarten up to the 6th grade. This school is part of the larger Jackson County School System.
