Flat Rock, Illinois facts for kids
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Flat Rock, Illinois
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Location of Flat Rock in Crawford County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Crawford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.86 sq mi (2.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
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| • Total | 323 |
| • Density | 377.34/sq mi (145.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62427
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-26350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398883 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Flat Rock, Illinois |
Flat Rock is a small village located in Crawford County, Illinois, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 323 people, according to the 2020 census. This makes it a very small community.
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History of Flat Rock
Flat Rock was officially started in 1876. A merchant named John W. Jones founded the village. He also opened the very first general store there.
Geography and Location
Flat Rock is found in the southern part of Crawford County, Illinois. A main road, Illinois State Route 1, runs just west of the village. This road can take you north about 34 miles (55 km) to Marshall. If you head south, it's about 12 miles (19 km) to Lawrenceville.
The county seat, which is the main town of Crawford County, is Robinson. Robinson is about 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Flat Rock. You can get there by taking Illinois State Route 1 and then Illinois State Route 33.
Area of the Village
According to information from 2010, Flat Rock covers a total area of about 0.86 square miles (2.22 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Flat Rock has changed over many years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1880.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 140 | — | |
| 1890 | 151 | 7.9% | |
| 1900 | 315 | 108.6% | |
| 1910 | 840 | 166.7% | |
| 1920 | 745 | −11.3% | |
| 1930 | 584 | −21.6% | |
| 1940 | 585 | 0.2% | |
| 1950 | 558 | −4.6% | |
| 1960 | 497 | −10.9% | |
| 1970 | 504 | 1.4% | |
| 1980 | 493 | −2.2% | |
| 1990 | 421 | −14.6% | |
| 2000 | 415 | −1.4% | |
| 2010 | 331 | −20.2% | |
| 2020 | 323 | −2.4% | |
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Recent Population Data
In 2020, the village had 323 residents. There were 204 households and 133 families living in Flat Rock. The population density was about 377 people per square mile (146 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Flat Rock are White, making up about 92.26% of the population. A small number of residents are African American or Asian. About 5.57% of people identified as being from two or more races.
Households and Families
Out of the 204 households, about 33.8% had children under 18 living with them. More than half, 57.35%, were married couples living together. About 11.27% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average household had about 2.86 people. The average family size was 2.27 people.
Age Distribution
The ages of people in Flat Rock vary. About 20.5% of the population was under 18 years old. People aged 65 or older made up about 15.9% of the population. The average age in the village was 34.7 years.
Famous People from Flat Rock
Flat Rock has been home to some notable individuals.
- Sammy L. Davis (born 1946): He is a soldier who served in the United States Army. He received the Medal of Honor for his brave actions during the Vietnam War. Sammy L. Davis lived in Flat Rock during the 1990s.
- George A. Taylor (1899—1969): He was an officer in the United States Army. He was the commander of the 16th Infantry Regiment during the Normandy landings in World War II.
See also
In Spanish: Flat Rock (Illinois) para niños
