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Jerusalem, Arkansas
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 Jerusalem, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Jerusalem, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Conway |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 137 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72080
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| 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.
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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
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 137 | — | |
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2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2020 | % 2020 |
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| 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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