Jerusalem, AR Demographics

A map of Jerusalem's Population by Race

Jerusalem, Arkansas has an estimated population of 57, a dramatic decrease from the 137 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.2% White, 15.8% Multiracial, 7.0% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Jerusalem, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Jerusalem has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Jerusalem, that probability was 26.2% in 2020 and 37.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Jerusalem is ranked the 567th 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). Jerusalem was ranked the 489th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Jerusalem's White Population

44 residents of Jerusalem, or 77.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Jerusalem is higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Jerusalem ranks 281st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jerusalem's White population has declined by an estimated 62.4%. White residents' share of Jerusalem's population has decreased from 85.4% to 77.2%.

Jerusalem is less White than neighboring Appleton (89.7% White), Hattieville (100% White), Oak Grove (91.2% White), Hector (89.2% White), and Atkins (92.6% White).

Jerusalem's Black Population

0 residents of Jerusalem, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Jerusalem is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Jerusalem ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

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

Jerusalem is less Black than neighboring Atkins (1.4% Black).

Jerusalem's Asian Population

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

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

Jerusalem's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Jerusalem, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Jerusalem is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Jerusalem ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jerusalem's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Jerusalem's population has decreased from 3.6% to 0.0%.

Jerusalem is less Hispanic than neighboring Hector (6.9% Hispanic), and Atkins (0.2% Hispanic).

Jerusalem's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Jerusalem, or 7.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Jerusalem is higher than in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Jerusalem ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jerusalem's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Jerusalem's population has increased from 2.9% to 7.0%.

Jerusalem is more Native American/Other than neighboring Appleton (0% Native American/Other), Hattieville (0% Native American/Other), Oak Grove (0% Native American/Other), Hector (0% Native American/Other), and Atkins (0% Native American/Other).

Jerusalem's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Jerusalem, or 15.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Jerusalem is higher than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Jerusalem ranks 75th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jerusalem's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Jerusalem's population has increased from 8.0% to 15.8%.

Jerusalem is more Multiracial than neighboring Appleton (10.3% Multiracial), Hattieville (0% Multiracial), Oak Grove (8.8% Multiracial), Hector (3.9% Multiracial), and Atkins (5.7% 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.