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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Black Oak

Arkansas · 286 residents · 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 $22,353. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $35,600. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

286
+3%since 1990
from 277 in 1990
1990 – 2025
684 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 663 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.4
Unchangedsince 1990
from 42.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1251792322853391990201020202024Black Oak
2024179
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,353
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,409 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,237
+54%since 1990
from $8,569 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.5%
−13.0 ptssince 1990
from 30.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$35,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$363
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225 in 1990
US average: $602
75.8%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 66.4% in 1990
24.2% rent
1.6
−21%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(277)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(279)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0.7%(2)
Diversity Score4.3%(12)
4
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.3%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.4%
+15.5 ptssince 1990
from 44.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
+25%since 1990
from 18.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Black Oak, Arkansas?

Black Oak, Arkansas has about 286 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Black Oak, Arkansas earns about $22,353 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 $35,600, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Black Oak, Arkansas?

About 5.3% 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 17.5% of people in Black Oak, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Black Oak, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Black Oak, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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