Flat Rock, Alabama

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Flat Rock, Alabama
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Coordinates: 34°46′11″N85°41′40″W / 34.76972°N 85.69444°W / 34.76972; -85.69444
Country United States
State Alabama
County Jackson
Area
  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 zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
35966
Area code 256
GNIS 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]

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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).

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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.

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 - 6), which is part of the Jackson County School System.

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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.

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