Jerusalem, Arkansas Explained

Official Name:Jerusalem, Arkansas
Settlement Type:Census-designated place
Pushpin Map:Arkansas#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Arkansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Conway
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:137
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:761
Coordinates:35.4047°N -92.8169°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:72080
Area Code:501
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:2805655

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.[1] Jerusalem is located on Arkansas Highway 124, 18miles north-northwest of Morrilton. Jerusalem has a post office with ZIP code 72080.[2]

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,[3] [4] 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

2020 census

Jerusalem CDP, Arkansas – Racial and ethnic composition
!Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)!Pop 2020[5] !% 2020
White alone (NH)11785.40%
Black or African American alone (NH)00.00%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)42.92%
Asian alone (NH)00.00%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)00.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH)00.00%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH)118.03%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)53.65%
Total137100.00%

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jerusalem CDP, Arkansas. United States Census Bureau. April 7, 2022.
  2. http://www.zipinfo.com/cgi-local/zipsrch.exe?cnty=cnty&zip=72080&Go=Go ZIP Code Lookup
  3. Web site: General Highway Map Conway County, Arkansas. Arkansas Department of Transportation. 2021-03-17. - See Jerusalem on the map.
  4. Web site: SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Conway County, AR. U.S. Census Bureau. 2021-03-03. - Compare with the highway map
  5. Web site: 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.