Black Oak, Arkansas
Black Oak: Town in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States
About
Black Oak is a town located in the county of Craighead in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 262 and a population density of 226 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 259 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Black Oak
| Population : | 259 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arkansas (United States) |
| County : | Craighead County |
| Different from : | Black Oak |
| Postal code : | 72414 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 870 |
| Area : | 1.16 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0% |
| Land as percent of area : | 100% |
| Altitude : | 230 feet / 70 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:54:01 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 223 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.16% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Black Oak is located at 35°50'20"N 90°22'5"W (35.8389600, -90.3681600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Black Oak decreased by 1.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 262 | - | census |
| 2011 | 268 | 2.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 267 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 266 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 265 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 266 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 268 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 265 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 265 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 264 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 259 | -1.93% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 110,332 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 96,443 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 14.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 111,231 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 96,443 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.5% |
| White only, percent : | 79.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 16.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 74.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 5,425 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.0% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 46,934 |
Black Oak zip code is 72414.
County name: Craighead, County
fips: 05031
Black Oak, Dwight
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 46,934 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $140,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,064 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $351 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $757 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 988 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 41,375 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.50 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 76.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.1% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 921,041 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,101,745 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,680,884 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,854 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,286 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,948 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.9% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 2,547 |
| 2019 total employment : | 45,244 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 1,841,631 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 4.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 8,431 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 8,947 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,666 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,668 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,088 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,482 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,065 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,219 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 136.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 707.21 |
People born in Black Oak (2)
People born in Black Oak, including singer Jim "Dandy" Mangrum, basketball player Leon Blevins, .
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Schools in Black Oak
College & universities near Black Oak, AR
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106458 | Arkansas State University-Main Campus | Jonesboro (AR) | 72401 |
| 489830 | Arthur's Beauty College-Jonesboro | Jonesboro (AR) | 72401 |
| 106810 | Crowley's Ridge College | Paragould (AR) | 72450 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Black Oak, AR
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WNR | Walnut Ridge | 109 Southwest Front Street | RAIL |
| MEM | Central Station | Central Station | RAIL |
| PBF | Poplar Bluff | 400 South Main St. | RAIL |
| NBN | Newbern–Dyersburg | 108 Jefferson St | RAIL |
Post offices near Black Oak
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Black Oak Post Office | Black Oak (AR) | 72414 |
Other cities in Craighead County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Craighead County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | 79,859 | The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas. |
| City of Jonesboro | 70,187 | County seat city in Craighead County, Arkansas, USA |
| Brookland | 3,863 | City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Lake City | 2,650 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Bono | 2,595 | City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States |
| Bay | 1,816 | City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States |
| Monette | 1,629 | City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States |
| Caraway | 1,288 | City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Cash | 359 | City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States |
| Lake View | 349 | City of Arkansas, USA |
| Fisher | 212 | Human settlement in Poinsett County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Egypt | 111 | Town in Arkansas |
