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Black Oak

Arkansas · 233 residents · 0.418 sq mi
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Black Oak has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,033. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 53 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $59,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

233
−19%since 2000
from 286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
557 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 684 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
41.8
−1%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1251792322853391990201020202024Black Oak
2024179
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,033
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,353 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$26,307
+99%since 2000
from $13,237 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
19.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$59,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$378
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
76.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
23.7% rent
1.2
−27%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(202)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(2)
Diversity Score28.9%(67)
29
+566%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.9%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+24.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
17.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.9 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
93.6%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
64.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
40.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

56.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
43.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
10.7%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Oak, Arkansas?

Black Oak, Arkansas has about 233 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Black Oak, Arkansas earns about $51,033 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 $59,200, and the typical rent is about $378 a month.

How educated are people in Black Oak, Arkansas?

About 27.9% 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 19.8% 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 44 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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