Flippin, Arkansas facts for kids
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Flippin, Arkansas
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Sign in front of Flippin city hall
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Location of Flippin in Marion County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Marion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.88 sq mi (4.88 km2) |
| • Land | 1.88 sq mi (4.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,345 |
| • Density | 714.29/sq mi (275.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72634
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-24010 |
Flippin is a city in Marion County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,471 at the 2019 census
The town was named for the Thomas H. Flippin family and was incorporated in 1921.
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Geography
Flippin is located on a major non-interstate highway, US 412/62, in the Ozark Mountains near the South Shore of Bull Shoals Lake. The town lies between the White River and the Buffalo National River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), all of it land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Flippin has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 325 | — | |
| 1940 | 332 | 2.2% | |
| 1950 | 646 | 94.6% | |
| 1960 | 433 | −33.0% | |
| 1970 | 626 | 44.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,072 | 71.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,006 | −6.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,357 | 34.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,355 | −0.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,345 | −0.7% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,224 | 91.0% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 15 | 1.12% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.3% |
| Other/Mixed | 60 | 4.46% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 3.05% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,345 people, 594 households, and 306 families residing in the city.
Economy
Ranger Boats was founded in and continues to operate out of Flippin.
Ark-Plas, Diego's Fresh Mex, Micro Plastics, J&P Auto Sales, Wal-Mart, Flippin Public Schools, Marion County Government, Actronix, Parkview Pizza, NATCO, and Spirit Industries are top employers of Flippin citizens. Located close to the White River, tourism plays a vital role in the Flippin economy. Several resorts that feature trout fishing and lodging on the White River include: Cedarwood Lodge, Sportsman's Resort, Stetson's on the White, White Hole Resort and Wildcat Shoals Resort.
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
US 62/US 412
U.S. Route 62 Business
Highway 178
Highway 202
Airport Highway 980
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See also
In Spanish: Flippin para niños
