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 $69,652 with a poverty rate of 11.94%. The median age in East Flat Rock is 35.2 years: 37.2 years for males, and 35 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Flat Rock was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,651 | 78.38% |
| Other race | 529 | 8.91% |
| Black or African American | 364 | 6.13% |
| Asian | 202 | 3.4% |
| Two or more races | 188 | 3.17% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,060 | 2.82 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Married | 861 | 3.36 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Female | 616 | 3.17 | 43 | 57 |
| Non Family | 516 | 1.49 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Male | 67 | 3.06 | 40.3 | 59.7 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
60.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 183 | 4.92% |
| Associates Degree | 431 | 11.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 335 | 9.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 260 | 7% |
| High School Graduate | 1,488 | 40.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 311 | 8.37% |
| Some College | 708 | 19.05% |
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 | 2,484 | 2,296 | 429 |
| Hispanic | 808 | 526 | 45 |
| Other Race | 292 | 38 | 0 |
| Black | 221 | 221 | 38 |
| Asian | 164 | 140 | 75 |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 107 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 45.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $11,619 | $135,167 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $125,513 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,235 | $33,594 | $29,746 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,045 | $27,553 | $26,007 |
| Overall | $33,255 | $41,132 | $29,242 |
| Some College | $46,567 | $0 | $0 |
$33,255
Average Earnings
$41,132
Average Male
$29,242
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.91% of East Flat Rock residents speak only English, while 22.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,553 | 392 | 25.24% |
| White | 3,704 | 273 | 7.37% |
| Other | 436 | 231 | 52.98% |
| Black | 355 | 25 | 7.04% |
| Asian | 202 | 4 | 1.98% |
11.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.46%
Male Poverty Rate
12.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Flat Rock is Other, with 52.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Flat Rock is Asian, with 1.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.55% |
| High School | 13.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.55% |
| Some College | 5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 80.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 56.25% |
| Male Employed | 6.83% |
| Female Employed | 5.69% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,529 | $79,716 |
| Households | $54,605 | $69,652 |
| Married Families | $85,649 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,857 | $36,519 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.4%
Male Marriage Rate
36.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
195
Number of Veterans
186
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 51 |
| Second Gulf War | 45 |
| Vietnam | 43 |
| World War II | 16 |
| Korea | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 45 |
| 75+ | 45 |
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 195 | 5.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70%
Labor Force Participation
67%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
57.7%
Born in East Flat Rock
84.23%
Native Born
15.77%
Foreign Born
10.21%
Non Citizen
5.56%
Naturalized
84.23% of East Flat Rock residents were born in the United States, with 57.7% having been born in North Carolina. 10.21% 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% |