Jerusalem is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Conway County, Arkansas, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 137.[2] Jerusalem is located on Arkansas Highway 124, 18 miles (29 km) north-northwest of Morrilton. Jerusalem has a post office with ZIP code 72080.[3]

Jerusalem, Arkansas
Jerusalem, Arkansas is located in Arkansas
Jerusalem, Arkansas
Jerusalem, Arkansas
Jerusalem, Arkansas is located in the United States
Jerusalem, Arkansas
Jerusalem, Arkansas
Coordinates: 35°24′17″N 92°49′01″W / 35.40472°N 92.81694°W / 35.40472; -92.81694
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountyConway
Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
137
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72080
Area code501
GNIS feature ID2805655[1]

Name

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Jerusalem is named for Jerusalem, which is considered a holy city to Muslims, Jews, and Christians.

Education

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Public education for elementary and secondary school students is provided by the Wonderview School District,[4][5] which leads students to graduate from Wonderview High School. Although Jerusalem is located in the Wonderview School District, some students go to either Hector or Clinton for education.[citation needed]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2020137
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
2020[7]

2020 census

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Jerusalem CDP, Arkansas – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2020[7] % 2020
White alone (NH) 117 85.40%
Black or African American alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 4 2.92%
Asian alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) 11 8.03%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 5 3.65%
Total 137 100.00%

References

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  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jerusalem, Arkansas
  2. ^ "Jerusalem CDP, Arkansas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  3. ^ ZIP Code Lookup
  4. ^ "General Highway Map Conway County, Arkansas" (PDF). Arkansas Department of Transportation. Retrieved March 17, 2021. - See Jerusalem on the map.
  5. ^ "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Conway County, AR" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 3, 2021. - Compare with the highway map
  6. ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
  7. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Jerusalem CDP, Arkansas". United States Census Bureau.