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Black Springs

Arkansas · 99 residents · 0.445 sq mi
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Black Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,950. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $29,700. The poverty rate of 63.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
99
−13%since 2000
from 114 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
222 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
−4%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
20661131592061990201020202024Black Springs
2024101
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,950
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,106
−34%since 2000
from $12,312 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
63.7%
+40.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.151
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,700
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
36.1%
−48.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
38.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.1
−15%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
58.8%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
−8%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.1%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
31.9%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
56.5%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.5%
−58.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
Female
61.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Springs, Arkansas?

Black Springs, Arkansas has about 99 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Black Springs, Arkansas earns about $25,950 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 $29,700.

How educated are people in Black Springs, Arkansas?

About 0.0% 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 63.7% of people in Black Springs, 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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