Flippin, Arkansas

Flippin is a city in Marion County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,345 at the 2020 census. The Thomas H. Flippin Chapter of the Arkansas State Society, National Society United States Daughters of 1812, was named for the military service of SGT Thomas H.Flippin of Captain Hugh Brown’s Company, 1st Regiment, Kentucky Mounted Militia during the War of 1812.

Geography

Flippin is located in eastern Marion County north of US 412/62, in the Ozarks south of Bull Shoals Lake. The town lies west of the White River. US 412/62 leads southwest to Yellville, the Marion county seat, and northeast to Mountain Home.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Flippin has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Flippin had a population of 1,345. The median age was 40.1 years. 23.0% of residents were under the age of 18 and 18.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 90.2 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 86.2 males age 18 and over.

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.

There were 587 households in Flippin, of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 34.9% were married-couple households, 19.1% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 35.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. of 2000, there were 1,357 people, 583 households, and 357 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 644 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.87% White, 0.44% Black or African American, 1.11% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 2.21% from two or more races. 0.81% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 583 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.5 males.

Economy

Located close to the White River, tourism plays a vital role in the Flippin economy with several resorts that feature trout fishing and lodging on the river.

Ranger Boats was founded in and continues to operate out of Flippin.

Education

Public education for elementary and secondary school students is provided by the Flippin School District and its three schools including Flippin High School.

Infrastructure

Highways

20px 25px US 62/US 412
25px U.S. Route 62 Business
25px Highway 178
25px Highway 202
25px Airport Highway 980

Notable people

Trevor Rainbolt, American GeoGuessr YouTuber
Forrest L. Wood, American entrepreneur