Black Rock, Arkansas is a small town located in Lawrence County with a population of 860 people. With a population density of 180 people per square mile, Black Rock is an ideal place to live for those looking for small town charm and peaceful living. The area is close to the Buffalo National River, which provides endless opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and kayaking year-round. Local businesses in Black Rock include the Brown's General Store, Smith's Grocery & Hardware Store, and the Black Rock Oasis convenience store. There are also several organizations in the area such as the Lawrence County Senior Center and Eliza Stewart Burrow Museum that offer cultural entertainment and educational programs for residents of all ages. Every year Black Rock hosts two annual sporting events: the Lawrence County Basketball Tournament and Annual Fishing Derby on White River Lake. These events bring together local teams from across Arkansas to compete against each other while enjoying the beauty of nature that Black Rock has to offer.
The population in Black Rock is 860. There are 262 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Black Rock is 36, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Black Rock is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Black Rock
- 61.5% are married
- 12.4% are divorced
- 21.7% are married with children
- 14.5% have children, but are single
Race in Black Rock
- 96.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander