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Black Springs

Arkansas · 91 residents (2025 est.) · 0.445 sq mi
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Black Springs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,333. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $222,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 234%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
101
−11%since 2000
from 114 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
227 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
−9%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:91 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
20661131592061990201020202024Black Springs
2024101
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,333
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,563
+148%since 2000
from $12,312 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
+38.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.271
+80%since 2010
from 0.151 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance34.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical34.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,200
+234%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.6%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.0
+124%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
95
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(111)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(80)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(5)
Diversity Score43.1%(44)
Diversity Score
43
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+8%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.5%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
37.5%
+37.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.4%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.1%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.3%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
Female
34.7%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.8%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.8%
−28.4 ptssince 2012
from 52.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2017
from 66.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2016
from 95.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2016
from 4.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Springs, Arkansas?

Black Springs, Arkansas has about 101 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Black Springs, Arkansas earns about $73,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Black Springs, Arkansas expensive?

In Black Springs, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $222,200.

How educated are people in Black Springs, Arkansas?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Black Springs, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Black Springs, Arkansas?

About 5.0% of people in Black Springs, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Black Springs, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Black Springs, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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