East Flat Rock is a CDP located in Henderson County North Carolina. East Flat Rock has a 2024 population of 6,090. East Flat Rock is currently growing at a rate of 1.3% annually but its population has decreased by -0.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,108 in 2020.
The average household income in East Flat Rock is $77,590 with a poverty rate of 12.25%. The median age in East Flat Rock is 34.5 years: 37.1 years for males, and 32.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Flat Rock was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,965 | 76.76% |
| Two or more races | 618 | 9.55% |
| Black or African American | 400 | 6.18% |
| Other race | 378 | 5.84% |
| Asian | 107 | 1.65% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,213 | 2.86 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Married | 986 | 3.38 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Female | 671 | 3.17 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Non Family | 472 | 1.12 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Male | 84 | 4 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
64.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 388 | 9.47% |
| Associates Degree | 420 | 10.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 400 | 9.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 291 | 7.1% |
| High School Graduate | 1,421 | 34.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 345 | 8.42% |
| Some College | 831 | 20.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,896 | 2,454 | 546 |
| Hispanic | 825 | 573 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 318 | 304 | 11 |
| Other Race | 252 | 48 | 0 |
| Black | 238 | 212 | 40 |
| Asian | 97 | 84 | 57 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 95.6%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 58.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,054 | $11,844 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $130,459 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,446 | $44,087 | $28,862 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,245 | $30,519 | $26,736 |
| Overall | $37,583 | $47,944 | $30,368 |
| Some College | $55,034 | $81,923 | $31,106 |
$37,583
Average Earnings
$47,944
Average Male
$30,368
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.25% of East Flat Rock residents speak only English, while 19.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,720 | 406 | 23.6% |
| White | 4,205 | 333 | 7.92% |
| Other | 371 | 229 | 61.73% |
| Black | 400 | 44 | 11% |
| Asian | 107 | 4 | 3.74% |
12.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.35%
Male Poverty Rate
12.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Flat Rock is Other, with 61.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Flat Rock is Asian, with 3.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.68% |
| High School | 12.71% |
| Some College | 6.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 76.53% |
| Male Employed | 6.13% |
| Female Employed | 3.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,095 | $85,711 |
| Households | $59,679 | $77,590 |
| Married Families | $81,111 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,484 | $42,481 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.6%
Male Marriage Rate
39.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
256
Number of Veterans
246
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 64 |
| First Gulf War | 63 |
| Vietnam | 61 |
| World War II | 14 |
| Korea | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 60 |
| 75+ | 59 |
| 65 to 74 | 51 |
| 18 to 34 | 50 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 256 | 6.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.35%
Born in East Flat Rock
86.15%
Native Born
13.85%
Foreign Born
9.88%
Non Citizen
3.97%
Naturalized
86.15% of East Flat Rock residents were born in the United States, with 59.35% having been born in North Carolina. 9.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,090 | 78 | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 6,012 | 78 | 1.31% |
| 2022 | 5,934 | 183 | 3.18% |
| 2021 | 5,751 | -357 | -5.84% |
| 2020 | 6,108 | 461 | 8.16% |
| 2019 | 5,647 | 611 | 12.13% |
| 2018 | 5,036 | 749 | 17.47% |
| 2017 | 4,287 | 552 | 14.78% |
| 2016 | 3,735 | 235 | 6.71% |
| 2015 | 3,500 | -417 | -10.65% |
| 2014 | 3,917 | -679 | -14.77% |
| 2013 | 4,596 | -390 | -7.82% |
| 2012 | 4,986 | -368 | -6.87% |
| 2011 | 5,354 | 359 | 7.19% |
| 2010 | 4,995 | 0 | 0% |