Oil Trough is a town located in Independence County Arkansas. Oil Trough has a 2024 population of 222. Oil Trough is currently declining at a rate of -0.45% annually and its population has decreased by -1.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 225 in 2020.
The average household income in Oil Trough is $53,419 with a poverty rate of 49.06%. The median age in Oil Trough is 19.5 years: 15.5 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oil Trough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 169 | 60.14% |
| Two or more races | 104 | 37.01% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 2.49% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 90 | 2.92 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Non Family | 43 | 1.14 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Married | 38 | 3 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Female | 9 | 11.11 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.55
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
76.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 5.84% |
| Associates Degree | 1 | 0.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12 | 8.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 7.3% |
| High School Graduate | 62 | 45.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 2.92% |
| Some College | 40 | 29.2% |
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 | 120 | 113 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 12 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 17.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,583 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,000 | $53,295 | $12,708 |
| Some College | $31,250 | $0 | $14,063 |
$30,000
Average Earnings
$53,295
Average Male
$12,708
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.52% of Oil Trough residents speak only English, while 1.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 104 | 86 | 82.69% |
| White | 162 | 44 | 27.16% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 9 | 81.82% |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 100% |
49.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
57.76%
Male Poverty Rate
35.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oil Trough is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oil Trough is White, with 27.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 83.33% |
| High School | 25.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 22.73% |
| Some College | 12.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.08% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 13.89% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,795 | $82,926 |
| Households | $37,778 | $53,419 |
| Married Families | $96,818 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,458 | $21,167 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.8%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
21
Number of Veterans
20
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 15% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.5%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
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
88.26%
Born in Oil Trough
99.29%
Native Born
0.71%
Foreign Born
0.71%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.29% of Oil Trough residents were born in the United States, with 88.26% having been born in Arkansas. 0.71% 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 | 219 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 219 | -1 | -0.45% |
| 2027 | 220 | -1 | -0.45% |
| 2026 | 221 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 221 | -1 | -0.45% |
| 2024 | 222 | -1 | -0.45% |
| 2023 | 223 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 223 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 223 | -2 | -0.89% |
| 2020 | 225 | -48 | -17.58% |
| 2019 | 273 | -1 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 274 | -1 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 275 | 2 | 0.73% |
| 2016 | 273 | 2 | 0.74% |
| 2015 | 271 | -1 | -0.37% |
| 2014 | 272 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 272 | -4 | -1.45% |
| 2012 | 276 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 276 | 1 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 275 | 0 | 0% |