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London, Arkansas
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Location of London in Pope County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Pope |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.18 sq mi (8.24 km2) |
| • Land | 3.17 sq mi (8.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 936 |
| • Density | 295.27/sq mi (114.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72847
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-41270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404949 |
London is a city in Pope County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,039 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Russellville Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
London is located at 35°19′33″N 93°14′12″W / 35.32583°N 93.23667°W (35.325802, -93.236557).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.2 km2), of which 2.4 square miles (6.2 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (1.64%) is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 82 | — | |
| 1900 | 268 | — | |
| 1910 | 303 | 13.1% | |
| 1920 | 386 | 27.4% | |
| 1930 | 355 | −8.0% | |
| 1940 | 418 | 17.7% | |
| 1950 | 353 | −15.6% | |
| 1960 | 282 | −20.1% | |
| 1970 | 539 | 91.1% | |
| 1980 | 859 | 59.4% | |
| 1990 | 825 | −4.0% | |
| 2000 | 925 | 12.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,039 | 12.3% | |
| 2020 | 936 | −9.9% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 784 | 83.76% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 3 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 10 | 1.07% |
| Other/Mixed | 63 | 6.73% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73 | 7.8% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 936 people, 307 households, and 185 families residing in the city.
History
London was renamed from Haddoxburg by the first postmaster. The reason is unknown.
- London used to have its own high school. Grades 10-12 moved to Russellville in the early 1950s, and grades 7-9 moved to Russellville in 1965. Currently the London School consists of grades K-through-4.
Notable people
- Trevor Drown - Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives for Pope and Van Buren counties since 2015; former London resident
- Brooks Hays - Deceased member of the United States House of Representatives for Arkansas's 5th congressional district, since disbanded, and briefly president of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Points of interest
- London to Paris TSD Rally This is a "Time Speed Distance" (a race of time not speed) rally that is held annually on the last Saturday in October. The rally starts at the London Town Hall then runs into the Ozark National Forest north of London, ending in downtown Paris with a dinner and trophies awarded.
- Polk Salad Festival
See also
In Spanish: London (Arkansas) para niños
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