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Big Flat

Arkansas · 87 residents (2025 est.) · 1.136 sq mi
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Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 33 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,900. The poverty rate of 56.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
71
−32%since 2000
from 104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
63 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 92 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
−4%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:87 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
153964891131990201020202024Big Flat
202471
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,054
+113%since 2000
from $11,294 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
56.3%
+45.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
+18%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade21.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing15.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,900
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
44.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(68)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(3)
Diversity Score10.1%(7)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.1%
+37.5 ptssince 2000
from 41.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+5%since 2000
from 32.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.7%
+22.9 ptssince 2011
from 44.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.1%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.4%
−77.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.0%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Female
62.0%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2012
from 18.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
55.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2017
from 40.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Flat, Arkansas?

Big Flat, Arkansas has about 71 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Big Flat, Arkansas expensive?

In Big Flat, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $110,900.

How educated are people in Big Flat, Arkansas?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in Big Flat, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Flat, Arkansas?

About 56.3% of people in Big Flat, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Big Flat, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Big Flat, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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