Black Oak City is a small community located in the state of Arkansas. Its population was estimated at 262 people at the 2010 census. It is part of the Jonesboro, Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is named for the rock band Black Oak Arkansas, which was formed in the 1970s. In addition, the town is the setting for the novel "A Painted House" by John Grisham.
The most common occupation in Oak City is Health Care & Social Assistance, followed by Manufacturing and Construction. There are also residents who work in other areas. Census data is linked to a person's residential address. The highest paying industries in Oak City are Retail Trade, Other Services Except Public Administration, and Construction.
In 2020, the city's population was 368 people. This represents an increase of 43.2% over the previous year. In that same year, the median household income grew 24.7% from $40,417 to $50,417. The population of Oak City, NC is made up of a mix of people from different ethnic backgrounds.