Black Oak is a town located in Craighead County Arkansas. Black Oak has a 2024 population of 223. Black Oak is currently declining at a rate of -1.33% annually and its population has decreased by -4.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 233 in 2020.
The average household income in Black Oak is $51,684 with a poverty rate of 22.4%. The median age in Black Oak is 40.8 years: 43.4 years for males, and 20 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Black Oak was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 114 | 61.62% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 21.62% |
| Other race | 31 | 16.76% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 79 | 2.34 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Non Family | 45 | 1.09 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Married | 17 | 3.82 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
| Female | 9 | 3.56 | 11.1 | 88.9 |
| Male | 8 | 4.88 | 100 | 0 |
3.62
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
83.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 15.45% |
| Associates Degree | 6 | 5.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6 | 5.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 15.45% |
| High School Graduate | 37 | 33.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 13.64% |
| Some College | 12 | 10.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86 | 76 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Race | 10 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.37%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,464 | $39,464 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,917 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,792 | $57,868 | $19,792 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$39,792
Average Earnings
$57,868
Average Male
$19,792
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.74% of Black Oak residents speak only English, while 23.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 31 | 25 | 80.65% |
| Hispanic | 68 | 25 | 36.76% |
| White | 108 | 13 | 12.04% |
| Multiple | 40 | 3 | 7.5% |
22.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.68%
Male Poverty Rate
31.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Black Oak is Other, with 80.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Black Oak is Multiple, with 7.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 27.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.5% |
| High School | 5.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 7.69% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,750 | $61,106 |
| Households | $46,875 | $51,684 |
| Married Families | $58,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $36,780 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.8%
Male Marriage Rate
33.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1
Number of Veterans
1
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1 | 1.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.11%
Born in Black Oak
91.89%
Native Born
8.11%
Foreign Born
5.95%
Non Citizen
2.16%
Naturalized
91.89% of Black Oak residents were born in the United States, with 68.11% having been born in Arkansas. 5.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 211 | -3 | -1.4% |
| 2028 | 214 | -2 | -0.93% |
| 2027 | 216 | -2 | -0.92% |
| 2026 | 218 | -3 | -1.36% |
| 2025 | 221 | -2 | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 223 | -3 | -1.33% |
| 2023 | 226 | -2 | -0.88% |
| 2022 | 228 | -2 | -0.87% |
| 2021 | 230 | -3 | -1.29% |
| 2020 | 233 | -29 | -11.07% |
| 2019 | 262 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 262 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 262 | -3 | -1.13% |
| 2016 | 265 | 2 | 0.76% |
| 2015 | 263 | 1 | 0.38% |
| 2014 | 262 | -1 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 263 | -1 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 264 | -1 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 265 | 2 | 0.76% |
| 2010 | 263 | 0 | 0% |