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Black Rock, AR

City in Lawrence County, Arkansas.

Population

853

Land area

3.3sq mi

People per sq mi

260

ZIP codes

0

Black Rock and its ZIP codes

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Black Rock at a glance

  • Black Rock is about 4.4 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $52,019, 14% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $68,700 (63% below Arkansas) and median rent is $855 a month.

Local data for Black Rock, AR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Black Rock, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$52,019

Poverty rate

30.5%

Median home value

$68,700

Median rent

$855/mo

Homeownership

80.0%

Bachelor's or higher

7.6%

Median age

39.5

Average commute

27.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (113), Scottish Americans (64), Mexican Americans (21).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Black Rock.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$44,290

4,131 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$43,454

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$121M

FY 2026, $7,483 per person

Lawrence County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Black Rock, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone55.9%
  • Carpooled39.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.9%

Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Black Rock, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

479

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

84

1.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 28°F

47.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Black Rock, AR, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.1%

U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts

Diabetes

13.5%

U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts

Smoking

19.2%

U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.9%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Black Rock

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PowhatanTown1.6 mi0.5
PortiaTown2.6 mi1.3
ImbodenTown7.5 mi1.3
HoxieCity8.5 mi6.7
Walnut RidgeCity9.1 mi16.7
MinturnTown9.9 mi0.6
SmithvilleTown11 mi0.7
LynnTown11 mi2.3
RavendenTown12 mi2.1
PocahontasCity14 mi7.7
AliciaTown15 mi0.4
StrawberryTown15 mi2.3
Ravenden SpringsTown16 mi1.2
SedgwickTown17 mi0.5
O'KeanTown17 mi1
WillifordTown17 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Black Rock, AR in?
Black Rock is in Lawrence County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Black Rock, AR?
About 853 people live in Black Rock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Black Rock?
Nearby places include Powhatan (1.6 mi), Portia (2.6 mi), Imboden (7.5 mi), Hoxie (8.5 mi), Walnut Ridge (9.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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