Jerome, AR Demographics

A map of Jerome's Population by Race

Jerome, Arkansas has an estimated population of 50, a dramatic increase from the 24 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.0% Multiracial, 34.0% White, 16.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Jerome, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Jerome has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Jerome, that probability was 58.3% in 2020 and 60.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Jerome is ranked the 574th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Jerome was ranked the 620th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Jerome's White Population

17 residents of Jerome, or 34.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Jerome is significantly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Jerome ranks 491st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jerome's White population has grown by an estimated 21.4%. White residents' share of Jerome's population has decreased from 58.3% to 34.0%.

Jerome is more White than neighboring Montrose (22.4% White), Dermott (23.7% White), and Lake Village (32.6% White). Jerome is less White than neighboring Portland (46.8% White), and Collins (91.7% White).

Jerome's Black Population

0 residents of Jerome, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Jerome is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Jerome ranks 200th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jerome's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Jerome's population has decreased from 8.3% to 0.0%.

Jerome is less Black than neighboring Montrose (72.9% Black), Dermott (68.5% Black), Portland (32.4% Black), and Lake Village (51.5% Black).

Jerome's Asian Population

0 residents of Jerome, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Jerome is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Jerome ranks 341st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jerome's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Jerome's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Jerome is less Asian than neighboring Dermott (0.6% Asian), and Lake Village (0.2% Asian).

Jerome's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Jerome, or 16.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Jerome is higher than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Jerome ranks 19th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jerome's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Jerome's population has decreased from 25.0% to 16.0%.

Jerome is more Hispanic than neighboring Montrose (1.8% Hispanic), Dermott (3.3% Hispanic), Collins (0% Hispanic), and Lake Village (14.8% Hispanic). Jerome is less Hispanic than neighboring Portland (17.6% Hispanic).

Jerome's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Jerome, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Jerome is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Jerome ranks 478th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jerome's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Jerome's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Jerome is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dermott (0.9% Native American/Other), and Portland (3.2% Native American/Other).

Jerome's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Jerome, or 50.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Jerome is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Jerome ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jerome's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1150.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Jerome's population has increased from 8.3% to 50.0%.

Jerome is more Multiracial than neighboring Montrose (2.9% Multiracial), Dermott (3% Multiracial), Portland (0% Multiracial), Collins (8.3% Multiracial), and Lake Village (0.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.