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Big Flat

Arkansas · 88 residents · 1.136 sq mi
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Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 16 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $65,700. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 64.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
88
−15%since 2000
from 104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
77 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 92 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+12%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
153964891131990201020202024Big Flat
202471
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$13,790
+22%since 2000
from $11,294 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
64.7%
+53.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
34.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(86)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.7%
+26.2 ptssince 2000
from 41.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
−47%since 2000
from 32.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
47.8%
+32.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 44.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.3%
−78.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
27.5%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Female
72.5%
+31.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Flat, Arkansas?

Big Flat, Arkansas has about 88 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Big Flat, Arkansas expensive?

In Big Flat, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $65,700.

How educated are people in Big Flat, Arkansas?

About 9.7% 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 64.7% of people in Big Flat, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Big Flat, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Big Flat, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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