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London, Arkansas
Location of London in Pope County, Arkansas.
Location of London in Pope County, Arkansas.
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
 (2020)
 • Total 936
 • Density 295.27/sq mi (114.00/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72847
Area code(s) 479
FIPS code 05-41270
GNIS feature ID 2404949

London is a small city in Pope County, Arkansas, United States. It is located in the central part of the state. In 2010, about 1,039 people lived there. London is part of the larger Russellville area.

Where is London, Arkansas?

London is located at 35°19′33″N 93°14′12″W / 35.32583°N 93.23667°W / 35.32583; -93.23667. This means it is in the northern hemisphere. The city covers a total area of about 2.4 square miles (6.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.

How Many People Live in London?

Historical population
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

The number of people living in London has changed over many years. In 1880, only 82 people lived there. By 2010, the population grew to 1,039. The most recent count in 2020 showed 936 people.

Who Lives in London?

London racial composition
Race Number Percentage
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%

In 2020, there were 936 people living in London. These people made up 307 households. About 185 of these households were families. Most residents were White. There were also people from other backgrounds, including Asian, Native American, and Black or African American. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino origin.

A Look at London's History

London was not always called London. It used to be named Haddoxburg. The first postmaster decided to change the name. We do not know why the name was changed.

London once had its own high school. In the early 1950s, students in grades 10-12 started going to school in Russellville. Later, in 1965, grades 7-9 also moved to Russellville. Today, the London School teaches students from kindergarten through 4th grade.

Famous People from London

Some notable people have connections to London:

Fun Things to Do in London

London has some interesting events and places:

  • London to Paris TSD Rally - This is a special car rally held every year. It takes place on the last Saturday in October. "TSD" stands for "Time Speed Distance." This means it's a race about following a schedule, not just being the fastest. The rally begins at the London Town Hall. It then goes through the Ozark National Forest. The race ends in Paris, Arkansas, with a dinner and awards.
  • Polk Salad Festival - This is a local festival.
  • Krung Chickens Festival - Another unique local festival.

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