Black River township, Arkansas
Black River township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Black River township is a geographic entity located in Lawrence County, Arkansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 401. The land area covers 21.64 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 401 | ±154 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 35.9 yrs | ±16.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 131 | ±48 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 198 | ±80 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 131 | ±48 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 67 | ±71 |
| Median Home Value | $123,400 | ±$63,322 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,250 | ±$22,721 |
| Per Capita Income | $20,119 | ±$7,001 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.1% | ±17.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 85 | ±72 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9% | ±14% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 101 | ±68 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 99.2% | ±51.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF LAWRENCE
GUS Population: 16,305 (2024)
ID: 189597
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY JUDGE
315 W MAIN ST, STE 1, WALNUT RIDGE AR 72476-1937
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | POCAHONTAS, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | STRAWBERRY, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | STRAWBERRY, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | HOXIE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | HOXIE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | IMBODEN, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | IMBODEN, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | IMBODEN, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | WALNUT RIDGE, AR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | WALNUT RIDGE, AR |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Williams Baptist University
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College | 12.8 mi away | 60 W Fulbright Avenue, Walnut Ridge, AR, 72476 |
8708866741
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DRIFTWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 28S HWY 25, LYNN, AR, 72440 |
(870) 528-3506
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Black River Technical College
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College | 17.1 mi away | 1410 Hwy 304 East, Pocahontas, AR, 72455 |
8702484000
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BOBBIE JEAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 102 HENDRIX ST., IMBODEN, AR, 72434 |
(870) 869-2093
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LAWRENCE COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 115 WEST WALNUT ST., WALNUT RIDGE, AR, 72476 |
(870) 886-3222
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RANDOLPH COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 111 WEST EVERETT ST., POCAHONTAS, AR, 72455 |
(870) 892-5617
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SHARP COUNTY LIBRARY-WILLIFORD
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Library | 21.8 mi away | 6301 HWY 63, WILLIFORD, AR, 72482 |
(870) 966-4227
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TUCKERMAN CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 22.3 mi away | 200 W MAIN, TUCKERMAN, AR, 72473 |
(870) 349-5313
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SHARP COUNTY LIBRARY-CAVE CITY
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Library | 23.5 mi away | 133 SOUTH MAIN STREET, CAVE CITY, AR, 72521 |
(870) 283-6947
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ALICIA 2NNE, AR US, located 9.9 miles from Black River township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.3° | 28.1° | 36.2° | 3.43" | 1.3" |
| February | 49.3° | 31.1° | 40.2° | 3.33" | 1.1" |
| March | 58.7° | 39.3° | 49.0° | 4.45" | 0.7" |
| April | 68.9° | 48.9° | 58.9° | 5.22" | 0.0" |
| May | 77.5° | 59.2° | 68.4° | 4.94" | 0.0" |
| June | 86.3° | 68.5° | 77.4° | 3.07" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.8° | 71.6° | 79.7° | 3.65" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.2° | 69.1° | 78.2° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.6° | 60.6° | 71.1° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| October | 71.9° | 48.9° | 60.4° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| November | 58.0° | 38.6° | 48.3° | 4.14" | 0.1" |
| December | 47.4° | 31.6° | 39.5° | 4.63" | 0.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powhatan town | Town | 2.9 mi | — |
| Black Rock city | City | 4.5 mi | — |
| Portia town | Town | 5.0 mi | — |
| Lynn town | Town | 6.6 mi | — |
| Minturn town | Town | 8.6 mi | — |
| Smithville town | Town | 8.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0507590723. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.