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Black Rock

Arkansas · 721 residents · 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 $12,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $27,400. The poverty rate of 35.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

721
+1%vs 2000
vs 717 in 2000
1990 – 2025
219 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 218 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.0
−13%vs 2000
vs 37.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4425566707848981990201020202024Black Rock
2024853
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,500
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,407 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,709
−43%vs 2000
vs $11,731 in 2000
US average: $14,340
35.8%
+16.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$27,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$272
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $323 in 2000
US average: $450
74.2%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.5% in 2000
25.8% rent
2.2
+27%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(718)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score2.7%(20)
3
+289%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.6%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.1%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.7%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
+21%vs 2000
vs 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Black Rock, Arkansas?

Black Rock, Arkansas has about 721 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Black Rock, Arkansas earns about $12,500 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 $27,400, and the typical rent is about $272 a month.

How educated are people in Black Rock, Arkansas?

About 5.6% 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 35.8% of people in Black Rock, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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