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Black Rock

Arkansas · 590 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 $48,375. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 127 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $58,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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

Total population
590
−18%since 2000
from 717 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
180 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 218 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+3%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4425566707848981990201020202024Black Rock
2024853
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,375
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,407 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,358
+56%since 2000
from $11,731 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$518
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−30%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(536)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(13)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other3.4%(20)
Diversity Score15%(89)
Diversity Score
15
+2041%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+28.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.3 min
+110%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 47.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.8%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−67.9 ptssince 2013
from 73.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Rock, Arkansas?

Black Rock, Arkansas has about 590 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Black Rock, Arkansas earns about $48,375 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 $58,500, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Black Rock, Arkansas?

About 4.8% 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 12.4% 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 131 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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