Flat Rock, Alabama

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Flat Rock is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 3,857.

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[edit] Geography

Flat Rock is located on top of Sand Mountain.

Flat Rock's coordinates are 34.78 N. Lat. 85.67 W. Long.

Flat Rock covers a land area of 86.278 square miles and a water area of 0.007 square miles.

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[edit] Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,871 people. The population density was 44.7 persons per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 96.60% White, and 2.6% from two or more races. 1.60% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

In Flat Rock the population was spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18 and 11.9% who were 64 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 $14,937. About 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line.

[edit] Education

Flat Rock is home to Flat Rock Junior High School, which is part of the Jackson County School System.

[edit] References

Garoogian, David ed. (2003). Profiles of America: Facts, Figures & Statistics for Every Populated Place in the United States. Second edition. Volume 1. Millerton, NY: Grey House Publishing. ISBN 1-59237-013-6

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