Flat Rock is a village located in Henderson County North Carolina. Flat Rock has a 2024 population of 3,588. Flat Rock is currently growing at a rate of 0.7% annually and its population has increased by 2.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,488 in 2020.
The average household income in Flat Rock is $115,858 with a poverty rate of 6.06%. The median age in Flat Rock is 62.7 years: 61.6 years for males, and 64.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Flat Rock was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,363 | 96.55% |
| Two or more races | 77 | 2.21% |
| Other race | 23 | 0.66% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.57% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,667 | 2.09 | 97.8 | 2.2 |
| Married | 1,155 | 2.51 | 99 | 1 |
| Non Family | 490 | 1.09 | 96.3 | 3.7 |
| Female | 22 | 2.23 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.5
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
97.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 73 | 2.42% |
| Associates Degree | 236 | 7.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 986 | 32.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 907 | 30.11% |
| High School Graduate | 310 | 10.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.03% |
| Some College | 499 | 16.57% |
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 | 2,903 | 2,830 | 1,850 |
| Hispanic | 52 | 51 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| Other Race | 23 | 23 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,250 | $0 | $58,313 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,500 | $113,160 | $25,875 |
| High School Graduate | $46,301 | $72,543 | $46,284 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,371 | $77,557 | $45,777 |
| Some College | $44,044 | $0 | $44,118 |
$47,371
Average Earnings
$77,557
Average Male
$45,777
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.57% of Flat Rock residents speak only English, while 6.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,213 | 210 | 6.54% |
| Hispanic | 193 | 1 | 0.52% |
6.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.31%
Male Poverty Rate
5.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Flat Rock is White, with 6.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Flat Rock is Hispanic, with 0.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.87% |
| Some College | 4.49% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.94% |
| Female Employed | 1.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $117,405 | $140,400 |
| Households | $102,039 | $115,858 |
| Married Families | $117,296 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,708 | $56,717 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
73.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
75.2%
Male Marriage Rate
71.2%
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
372
Number of Veterans
339
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 156 |
| Korea | 73 |
| First Gulf War | 54 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 236 |
| 65 to 74 | 60 |
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 361 | 11.93% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 23.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.9%
Labor Force Participation
36.9%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
22.57%
Born in Flat Rock
97.07%
Native Born
2.93%
Foreign Born
0.06%
Non Citizen
2.87%
Naturalized
97.07% of Flat Rock residents were born in the United States, with 22.57% having been born in North Carolina. 0.06% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,713 | 25 | 0.68% |
| 2028 | 3,688 | 25 | 0.68% |
| 2027 | 3,663 | 25 | 0.69% |
| 2026 | 3,638 | 25 | 0.69% |
| 2025 | 3,613 | 25 | 0.7% |
| 2024 | 3,588 | 25 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 3,563 | 27 | 0.76% |
| 2022 | 3,536 | 31 | 0.88% |
| 2021 | 3,505 | 17 | 0.49% |
| 2020 | 3,488 | 110 | 3.26% |
| 2019 | 3,378 | 24 | 0.72% |
| 2018 | 3,354 | 33 | 0.99% |
| 2017 | 3,321 | 49 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 3,272 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 3,271 | 47 | 1.46% |
| 2014 | 3,224 | 43 | 1.35% |
| 2013 | 3,181 | 34 | 1.08% |
| 2012 | 3,147 | 12 | 0.38% |
| 2011 | 3,135 | 16 | 0.51% |
| 2010 | 3,119 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,565 | -1,148 | -30.92% |