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Black Rock

Arkansas · 697 residents (2025 est.) · 3.286 sq mi
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Black Rock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,019. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,700. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% 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

Total population
853
+19%since 2000
from 717 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
260 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 218 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+4%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:697 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4425566707848981990201020202024Black Rock
2024853
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,019
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,407 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,841
+129%since 2000
from $11,731 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+35.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+17%since 2010
from 0.385 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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

Median home value
$68,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$855
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.8%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−24%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(708)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(770)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(54)
Diversity Score22.6%(192)
Diversity Score
23
+3112%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.7%
+26.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
39.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 47.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2012
from 24.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 73.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+27.7 ptssince 2017
from 68.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Rock, Arkansas?

Black Rock, Arkansas has about 853 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Black Rock, Arkansas earns about $52,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Black Rock, Arkansas expensive?

In Black Rock, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $68,700, and the typical rent is about $855 a month.

How educated are people in Black Rock, Arkansas?

About 7.6% of adults age 25 and over in Black Rock, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Black Rock, Arkansas?

About 30.5% of people in Black Rock, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Black Rock, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Black Rock, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 132 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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