City of Flat Rock: Fact Sheet
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| Flat Rock was incorporated as a city in 1966. Flat Rock
is located at the southern end of Wayne County, adjacent to Monroe
County. |
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Area
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6.67 square miles (half of the land is vacant,
poised for development) |
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Population
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9,420 (2004 SEMCOG projection) |
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Dwelling Units
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3,519 (2001 SEMCOG) |
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Household Income
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$44,084 (2000 Census in 1999 Dollars) |
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Per Capita Income
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$16,510 (2000 Census in 1999 Dollars) |
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Employment
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Services account for 20% of the total employment while
manufacturing accounts for 45% of the total |
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Median Housing Value
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$121,700 (2000 Census in 2000 Dollars) |
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Median Age
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32.8 years of age |
| Flat Rock is |
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One of the fastest growing communities in
Downriver Detroit |
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Slogan is Growth through Community Involvement |
| Largest Private Employers |
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Ford Motor |
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Mazda |
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Flat Rock Metal |
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Michigan Boiler and Engineering |
| Location |
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Latitude 42.096 N Longitude -83.291 W |
Attractions:
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Two City Owned Parks |
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Huron River runs through Flat Rock |
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One Library |
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| Freeway Access |
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The city has great access to I-75, I-275
and US-24 |
