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Black Rock

Arkansas · 717 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 $22,407. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $38,800. Households here earn about 30% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% 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

717
−1%since 1990
from 721 in 1990
1990 – 2025
218 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 219 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
+15%since 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4425566707848981990201020202024Black Rock
2024853
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,407
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,731
+75%since 1990
from $6,709 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.4%
−16.4 ptssince 1990
from 35.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$323
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272 in 1990
US average: $602
72.5%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
27.5% rent
1.7
−21%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(718)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(20)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(708)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.7%(5)
1
−74%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.3%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.5%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 56.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 0.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
−17%since 1990
from 21.5 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 Rock, Arkansas?

Black Rock, Arkansas has about 717 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Black Rock, Arkansas earns about $22,407 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 $38,800, and the typical rent is about $323 a month.

How educated are people in Black Rock, Arkansas?

About 4.3% 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 19.4% of people in Black Rock, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Black Rock, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Black Rock, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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