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Jerusalem, Arkansas
Jerusalem, Arkansas is located in Arkansas
Jerusalem, Arkansas
Jerusalem, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Jerusalem, Arkansas is located in the United States
Jerusalem, Arkansas
Jerusalem, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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(s) 501
GNIS feature ID 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. Jerusalem is located on Arkansas Highway 124, 18 miles (29 km) north-northwest of Morrilton. Jerusalem has a post office with ZIP code 72080.

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, 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
Census Pop.
2020 137
U.S. Decennial Census
2020

2020 census

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 % 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%
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