Black Oak, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 179, Black Oak's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Black Oak is a small community located in Arkansas, within Craighead County. The total population is 179. It ranks as the 456th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Black Oak is 40.8 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. With 33.5% of the population under 18, Black Oak has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Black Oak is $54,643. This is 10% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.6%. This is 41% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $68,400. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Black Oak is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Black Oak is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 41.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (41.9% vs 9.0%).

Education

25.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 68.9%. Notably, 19.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Black Oak, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.