Black Oak, Arkansas facts for kids
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Black Oak, Arkansas
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Location of Black Oak in Craighead County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Craighead |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.08 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 233 |
| • Density | 557.42/sq mi (215.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72414
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-06610 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405273 |
Black Oak is a small town in Craighead County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 233 people lived there. It is part of the larger Jonesboro, Arkansas area.
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Geography of Black Oak
Black Oak is located in the eastern part of Craighead County. It is about 20 miles (32 km) east of Jonesboro, which is the county seat. The town is also about 4 miles (6 km) south of Monette.
The town covers a total area of about 0.4 square miles (1.0 km²). All of this area is land. There is no water within the town limits.
Nature Around Black Oak
Black Oak is in a natural area called the St. Francis Lowlands. This area is mostly flat and used for farming today. You can still see some unique land features here. These include sand blows and sunken lands. They were formed by big earthquakes in 1811 and 1812.
Many rivers and streams in this area have been straightened. This has changed the natural homes for many water animals and plants. The St. Francis Sunken Lands Wildlife Management Area is west of Black Oak. It helps protect some of the original forests that used to cover this region.
Main Roads in Black Oak
Several important roads pass through or near Black Oak:
Highway 18
Highway 135
Highway 148
People of Black Oak
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 302 | — | |
| 1940 | 329 | 8.9% | |
| 1950 | 261 | −20.7% | |
| 1960 | 220 | −15.7% | |
| 1970 | 272 | 23.6% | |
| 1980 | 309 | 13.6% | |
| 1990 | 277 | −10.4% | |
| 2000 | 286 | 3.2% | |
| 2010 | 262 | −8.4% | |
| 2020 | 233 | −11.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 286 people living in Black Oak. There were 120 homes and 81 families. The population density was about 641 people per square mile.
About 24% of homes had children under 18. Most homes (59%) were married couples. About 28% of homes were single people living alone. About 18% of people living alone were 65 or older.
The average age of people in Black Oak was 42 years old. About 20% of the population was under 18. About 23% were 65 or older.
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Black Oak post office
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Building in Black Oak
Famous People from Black Oak
Black Oak is known for a few interesting connections:
- The town is the home of the musicians who started the 1970s rock band Black Oak Arkansas.
- The famous author John Grisham went to first grade here for a short time. His book A Painted House is set in Black Oak and the nearby areas.
Other Places Named Black Oak in Arkansas
There are two other small places in Arkansas called Black Oak.
- One is in Washington County. It is about 8 miles (13 km) southeast of Fayetteville.
- The other is in Poinsett County. It is about 5 miles (8 km) south of Marked Tree. These places are very small, often just a few roads crossing.
See also
In Spanish: Black Oak (Arkansas) para niños
