Big Flat, AR Demographics

A map of Big Flat's Population by Race

Big Flat, Arkansas has an estimated population of 71, a large decrease from the 88 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.8% White, 4.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Big Flat, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Big Flat has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Big Flat, that probability was 4.4% in 2020 and 8.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Big Flat is ranked the 554th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Big Flat was ranked the 556th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Big Flat's White Population

68 residents of Big Flat, or 95.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Big Flat is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Big Flat ranks 8th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Flat's White population has declined by an estimated 20.9%. White residents' share of Big Flat's population has decreased from 97.7% to 95.8%.

Big Flat is more White than neighboring Buffalo City (0% White), Fifty-Six (94.1% White), Norfork (91.2% White), and Fox (81.9% White). Big Flat is less White than neighboring Leslie (96.4% White).

Big Flat's Black Population

0 residents of Big Flat, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Big Flat is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Big Flat ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Flat's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Big Flat's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Big Flat is less Black than neighboring Fifty-Six (0.5% Black), and Norfork (3.6% Black).

Big Flat's Asian Population

0 residents of Big Flat, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Big Flat is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Big Flat ranks 341st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Flat's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Big Flat's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Big Flat is less Asian than neighboring Fifty-Six (0.5% Asian), and Norfork (0.3% Asian).

Big Flat's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Big Flat, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Big Flat is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Big Flat ranks 587th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Flat's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Hispanic residents' share of Big Flat's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Big Flat is less Hispanic than neighboring Fifty-Six (2% Hispanic), and Leslie (3.4% Hispanic).

Big Flat's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Big Flat, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Big Flat is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Big Flat ranks 478th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Flat's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Big Flat's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Big Flat's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Big Flat, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Big Flat is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Big Flat ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Flat's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Big Flat's population has increased from 2.3% to 4.2%.

Big Flat is more Multiracial than neighboring Buffalo City (0% Multiracial), Fifty-Six (2.9% Multiracial), and Leslie (0.2% Multiracial). Big Flat is less Multiracial than neighboring Norfork (4.9% Multiracial), and Fox (18.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.