Big Flat, Arkansas facts for kids
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Big Flat, Arkansas
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Location of Big Flat in Baxter and Searcy Counties, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| Counties | Baxter, Searcy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.07 sq mi (2.78 km2) |
| • Land | 1.07 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 88 |
| • Density | 82.47/sq mi (31.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72617
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-05980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405261 |
Big Flat is a small town in Arkansas, a state in the United States. It is special because it is located in two different counties: Baxter County and Searcy County. In 2020, about 88 people lived there.
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Where is Big Flat?
Big Flat is a small place. The United States Census Bureau, which counts people and places, says the town covers about 2.8 square kilometers (about 1.07 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit of water.
Main Roads in Big Flat
Arkansas Highway 14
Arkansas Highway 263
Schools in Big Flat
Kids living in Big Flat go to different school districts depending on which county they live in. The part of Big Flat in Baxter County is served by the Mountain View School District. The smaller part in Searcy County is in the Searcy County School District.
Years ago, Big Flat had its own school district. But over time, smaller school districts joined together to form larger ones. This happened in 1985 and again in 1993, leading to the current school arrangements.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 210 | — | |
| 1950 | 197 | −6.2% | |
| 1960 | 217 | 10.2% | |
| 1970 | 189 | −12.9% | |
| 1980 | 150 | −20.6% | |
| 1990 | 93 | −38.0% | |
| 2000 | 104 | 11.8% | |
| 2010 | 105 | 1.0% | |
| 2020 | 88 | −16.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2014 Estimate |
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In 2000, there were 104 people living in Big Flat. These people lived in 49 different homes. About half of these homes were families. The average age of people in the town was 40 years old.
Famous People from Big Flat
- Robbie Branscum (1937–1997), an author who wrote many books for children and young adults.
See also
In Spanish: Big Flat (Arkansas) para niños
