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Black Rock, AR


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Black Rock, Arkansas

Black Rock, Arkansas, in Lawrence county, is 28 miles NW of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 88 miles NW of Memphis, Tennessee. As of the year 2000 census, 717 people lived in Black Rock.

The People and Families of Black Rock

In Black Rock, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Black Rock had a median family income of $26,917.

Black Rock Housing

An estimated 74% of living spaces in Black Rock are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Black Rock compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Black Rock, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Black Rock strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyBlack Rock Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Black Rock Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Black Rock, AR

Comparing Black Rock to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population89
Age of the Population68
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Senior Citizens55
Female Share of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men25
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better13
Median Family Income12
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use67
Working at Home68
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Housing Recently Built74
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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