Jerusalem, Arkansas

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
Census-designated place
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
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountyConway
Elevation
[1]
761 ft (232 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total137
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72080
Area code501
GNIS feature ID2805655[1]

Name

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

Education

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.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020137—
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
2020[7]

2020 census
Jerusalem CDP, Arkansas – Demographic Profile
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
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 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
  1. 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. "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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