Jerusalem, Arkansas facts for kids
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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 a small community in Conway County, Arkansas, United States. It is a place where people live, but it's not a big city. In 2020, about 137 people called Jerusalem home.
This community is located on Arkansas Highway 124. It is about 18 miles (29 km) north-northwest of Morrilton. Jerusalem even has its own post office with the ZIP code 72080.
What's in a Name?
The community of Jerusalem in Arkansas is named after the famous city of Jerusalem. That city is very important to many people around the world. It is considered a holy city by Muslims, Jews, and Christians.
Schools in Jerusalem
Students living in Jerusalem go to public schools provided by the Wonderview School District. This district helps students from elementary school all the way through high school. They graduate from Wonderview High School.
Even though Jerusalem is in the Wonderview School District, some students might choose to go to schools in nearby Hector or Clinton instead.
Who Lives Here?
In 2020, the community of Jerusalem had a population of 137 people. This was the first time it was officially counted as a census-designated place (CDP).
Most of the people living in Jerusalem are White. There are also some Native American people and people of mixed races. A small number of residents are of Hispanic or Latino background.
