City · Arkansas
Flippin, Arkansas
Flippin, city, in Marion County, Arkansas. Flippin had 1,290 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,345 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,334 (±284). GEOID 0524010.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,290
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,345 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,334 ±284
Median household income
$43,555
±$11,420 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$113,800
±$11,851 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$792
±$82 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Flippin and what county is it in?
Flippin is a city in Marion County, Arkansas. It covers 1.9 square miles of land, 714 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Flippin, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,290 people lived in Flippin on July 1, 2025, down 4.1% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The 2020 Census counted 1,345 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,334 (±284).
| Measure | Flippin | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,334 ±284 | 17,228 | no clear change |
| Households | 601 ±123 | 7,664 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.22 ±0.29 | 2.23 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 699 ±137 | 9,749 | no clear change |
Flippin's population since 2000
From 1,357 in 2000 to 1,290 in 2025: down 4.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Flippin as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Flippin?
The median resident of Flippin is 33.9 years old; 21.1% are under 18 and 22.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.5%.
| Measure | Flippin | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.9 ±8.9 | 51.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.1% ±6.2 pts | 18.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.4% ±6.4 pts | 29.0% | – |
| Male | 47.5% ±5.5 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.5% ±3.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.2% ±4.8 pts | 91.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±2.7 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.2% ±1.9 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7% ±2.8 pts | 11.7% | – |
| With a disability | 21.1% ±6.3 pts | 24.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.8% ±3.4 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.6% ±5.1 pts | 85.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.7% ±4.5 pts | 14.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.5% ±3.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.8% ±7.4 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7% ±2.0 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Flippin earn?
Half of Flippin's 601 households earn less than $43,555 a year (±$11,420), against $48,619 in Marion County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $33,517 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Flippin | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,555 ±$11,420 | $48,619 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $53,637 ±$9,082 | $65,215 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,087 ±$4,836 | $28,435 | +$6,275 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.8% ±5.7 pts | 18.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.5% ±17.0 pts | 26.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.3% ±6.3 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.5% ±4.3 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.9% ±6.6 pts | 86.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Flippin?
Owners occupy 51.2% of Flippin's occupied homes and renters 48.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $113,800 by its owner (±$11,851). The median renter pays $792 a month including utilities, and 25.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Flippin | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $113,800 ±$11,851 | $163,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $792 ±$82 | $795 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.0% ±10.7 pts | 28.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $888 ±$87 | $1,060 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.2% ±10.7 pts | 81.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 48.8% ±10.7 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Housing units | 699 ±137 | 9,749 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±10.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±12.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.0% ±9.6 pts | 76.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.4% ±5.5 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.3% ±1.9 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.6% ±4.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.3% ±3.0 pts | 2.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Flippin building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Flippin in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 2.3 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Flippin work and get to work?
82.0% of Flippin's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 14.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.7%.
| Measure | Flippin | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.0% ±8.5 pts | 44.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% ±4.2 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.0% ±9.5 pts | 74.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.7% ±7.2 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 5.0% ±4.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.0% ±2.6 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.1 min ±4.1 | 26.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Flippin?
No census tract lies mostly in Flippin; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9602.02Marion County | 3,765 | $43,203 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Flippin) · Census block assignment files
How does Flippin compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Flippin is the 9,338th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 168th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Flippin ranks 142nd of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 168th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 140th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 97th | 197 |
| Median household income | 142nd | 194 |
| Per capita income | 138th | 197 |
| Median home value | 139th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 105th | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 92nd | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 165th | 189 |
| Median age | 151st | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 168th | 197 |
| Travel time to work | 189th | 197 |
Flippin's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Flippin with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Flippin?
18 of the 57 figures for Flippin on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Flippin are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Flippin.