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The Town of Black Oak had a population of 301 as of July 1, 2018. Black Oak ranks in the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Arkansas. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Black Oak is located at latitude 35.8366 and longitude -90.3677 in Craighead County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Black Oak (see map below) encompass a land area of 0.45 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Craighead County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6). The elevation is 230 feet.
The Town of Black Oak (GNIS ID: 2405273) has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Black Oak is located within Township of Black Oak, a minor civil division (MCD) of Craighead County.
Alternate Unofficial Names for Black Oak: Dwight.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 301 |
| Population in Households | 301 |
| Population in Familes | 258 |
| Population in Group Qrtrs | 0 |
| Population Density2 | 673 |
| Diversity Index3 | 15 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $47,575 |
| Average Household Income | $51,513 |
| Per Capita Income | $20,635 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 139 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 92 (66.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 26 (18.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 21 (15.1%) |
| Median Home Value | $81,522 |
| Average Home Value | $113,043 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 118 |
| Average Household Size | 2.55 |
| Family Households | 87 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2010-2018 | 2018-2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1.7% | 1.67% |
| Households | 1.78% | 1.64% |
| Families | 1.65% | 1.34% |
| Median Household Income | 2.27% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.91% |
The table below compares Black Oak to the other 540 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Arkansas by rank and percentile using July 1, 2018 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 373 | 31st |
| Population Density | # 173 | 68th |
| Diversity Index | # 407 | 25th |
| Median Household Income | # 109 | 80th |
| Per Capita Income | # 326 | 40th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Arkansas Census Data Comparison Tool.
