Black Oak, AR Demographics

A map of Black Oak's Population by Race

Black Oak, Arkansas has an estimated population of 179, a large decrease from the 233 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.2% White, 41.9% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Black Oak, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Black Oak has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Black Oak, that probability was 23.6% in 2020 and 52.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Black Oak is ranked the 456th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Black Oak was ranked the 408th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Black Oak's White Population

97 residents of Black Oak, or 54.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Black Oak is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Black Oak ranks 245th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Black Oak's White population has declined by an estimated 52.0%. White residents' share of Black Oak's population has decreased from 86.7% to 54.2%.

Black Oak is less White than neighboring Monette (79.9% White), Lake City (90.9% White), Caraway (95% White), Leachville (71.5% White), and Bowman (100% White).

Black Oak's Black Population

0 residents of Black Oak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Black Oak is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Black Oak ranks 347th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Black Oak's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Black Oak's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Black Oak is less Black than neighboring Monette (1% Black), Lake City (1.2% Black), and Leachville (0.6% Black).

Black Oak's Asian Population

0 residents of Black Oak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Black Oak is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Black Oak ranks 341st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Black Oak's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Black Oak's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Black Oak is less Asian than neighboring Monette (0.7% Asian).

Black Oak's Hispanic Population

75 residents of Black Oak, or 41.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Black Oak is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Black Oak ranks 67th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Black Oak's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 188.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Black Oak's population has increased from 11.2% to 41.9%.

Black Oak is more Hispanic than neighboring Monette (16.7% Hispanic), Lake City (1.8% Hispanic), Caraway (0.8% Hispanic), Leachville (21.7% Hispanic), and Bowman (0% Hispanic).

Black Oak's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Black Oak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Black Oak is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Black Oak ranks 478th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Black Oak's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Black Oak's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Black Oak is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake City (0.5% Native American/Other), and Caraway (0.1% Native American/Other).

Black Oak's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Black Oak, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Black Oak is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Black Oak ranks 591st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Black Oak's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Black Oak's population has increased from 1.3% to 3.9%.

Black Oak is more Multiracial than neighboring Monette (1.6% Multiracial), and Bowman (0% Multiracial). Black Oak is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake City (5.6% Multiracial), Caraway (4% Multiracial), and Leachville (6.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.