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Black Springs

Arkansas · 96 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 $29,643. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 18 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $50,000. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
96
−16%since 2000
from 114 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
216 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
−9%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20661131592061990201020202024Black Springs
2024101
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,643
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,005
+54%since 2000
from $12,312 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
0.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(79)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(4)
Diversity Score23.3%(22)
Diversity Score
23
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.8 min
+125%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.7%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.6%
−50.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−92.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Springs, Arkansas?

Black Springs, Arkansas has about 96 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Black Springs, Arkansas earns about $29,643 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 $50,000.

How educated are people in Black Springs, Arkansas?

About 18.6% 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 27.3% of people in Black Springs, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Black Springs, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Black Springs, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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