Flat Rock, Alabama

Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States
34°46′11″N 85°41′40″W / 34.76972°N 85.69444°W / 34.76972; -85.69444CountryUnited StatesStateAlabamaCountyJacksonArea
 • Land33.312 sq mi (86.278 km2) • Water0.003 sq mi (0.007 km2)Elevation
1,365 ft (416 m)Population
 (2010)
 • Total3,914 • Density117.5/sq mi (45.4/km2)Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)ZIP code
35966
Area code256GNIS feature ID118390[1]

Flat Rock is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Alabama, United States. The Flat Rock post office was established in 1912.[2]

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.[3]

Education

Flat Rock is home to Flat Rock Elementary School (grades K - 8), which is part of the Jackson County School System.

References

  1. ^ "Flat Rock". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ Foscue, Virginia O. (1989). Place Names in Alabama - Virginia O. Foscue - Google Books. ISBN 9780817304102. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 2, 2014.

External links

  • http://flatrock.jce.schoolinsites.com/ Archived 2008-07-24 at the Wayback Machine
  • https://digitalalabama.com/best-small-towns-in-alabama/flat-rock-alabama/46275 |Best Small Towns in Alabama
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34°46′N 85°42′W / 34.77°N 85.70°W / 34.77; -85.70


Unincorporated community in Alabama, United States