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Black Oak

Arkansas · 261 residents (2025 est.) · 0.418 sq mi
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Black Oak has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,643. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 107 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $68,400. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

179
−37%since 2000
from 286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
428 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 684 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
40.8
−4%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:261 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 19902024
1251792322853391990201020202024Black Oak
2024179
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,643
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,353 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$25,559
+93%since 2000
from $13,237 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
22.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.355
−18%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction19.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance14.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$68,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$850
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,442
88.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
11.8% rent
16.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.0%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
22.2%
−77.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.3
−21%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(279)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(97)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino41.9%(75)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(7)
Diversity Score66.2%(118)
66
+1421%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.5%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
19.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.8 min
+18%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
100.0%
+31.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
2.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
56.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
27.6%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
44.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
11.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
7.6%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
22.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 21.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
10.6%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
85.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2017
from 78.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
70.1%
−16.0 ptssince 2016
from 86.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
29.9%
+16.0 ptssince 2016
from 13.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Oak, Arkansas?

Black Oak, Arkansas has about 179 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Black Oak, Arkansas?

The typical household in Black Oak, Arkansas earns about $54,643 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Black Oak, Arkansas expensive?

In Black Oak, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $68,400, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Black Oak, Arkansas?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Black Oak, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Black Oak, Arkansas?

About 22.6% of people in Black Oak, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Black Oak, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Black Oak, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 98 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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