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 | |
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  Jerusalem, Arkansas  Jerusalem, Arkansas | |
| Coordinates: 35°24′17″N 92°49′01″W / 35.40472°N 92.81694°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Conway |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 137 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 72080 |
| Area code | 501 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805655[1] |
Name edit
Jerusalem is named for Jerusalem, which is considered a holy city to Muslims, Jews, and Christians.
Education edit
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 edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 137 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 2020[7] | |||
2020 census edit
| Race / Ethnicity | 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/Multi-Racial (NH) | 11 | 8.03% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5 | 3.65% |
| Total | 137 | 100.00% |
References edit
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jerusalem, Arkansas
- ^ "Jerusalem CDP, Arkansas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
- ^ ZIP Code Lookup
- ^ "General Highway Map Conway County, Arkansas" (PDF). Arkansas Department of Transportation. Retrieved March 17, 2021. - See Jerusalem on the map.
- ^ "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Conway County, AR" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 3, 2021. - Compare with the highway map
- ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
- ^ 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.
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