Living in Jerusalem, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jerusalem · Census data 2020–2024
Jerusalem has 57 residents with a median age of 78. .
Jerusalem is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jerusalem at a glance
- Population
- 57
- Median age
- 78State: 38.5
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.8%
Is Jerusalem a good place to live?
Cons: Unemployment of 100%; a poverty rate of 43.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Housing in Jerusalem: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 95
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 56.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 1.39
56.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Jerusalem has many vacation and second homes.
Jerusalem demographics
- Population
- 57
- Median age
- 78
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 50.9%
- Households
- 41
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jerusalem ›
Education in Jerusalem
8.8% of adults 25 and older in Jerusalem have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jerusalem
- Unemployment rate
- 100%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 23 min
- Work from home
- —
- Drive alone
- —
- Public transit
- —
- Walk to work
- —
- Homes with broadband
- 39%
Jerusalem vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem | 57 | — | — | — |
| Appleton | 292 | $39,306 | $117,900 | — |
| Hector | 334 | $46,250 | $124,200 | — |
| Atkins | 2,877 | $61,908 | $124,400 | $889 |
| Center Ridge | 211 | $36,563 | $82,700 | — |
| Dover | 1,795 | $32,332 | $112,200 | $816 |
| Springfield | 438 | $73,918 | $162,200 | — |
| Morrilton | 7,080 | $47,572 | $160,900 | $717 |
| Pottsville | 3,229 | $68,558 | $171,600 | $797 |
More for people moving to Jerusalem
Jerusalem ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Jerusalem: FAQ
Is Jerusalem, AR a good place to live?
Minuses: unemployment of 100%; a poverty rate of 43.9%.
What is the median age in Jerusalem?
The median age in Jerusalem is 78 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
What is the unemployment rate in Jerusalem?
The unemployment rate in Jerusalem is 100% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jerusalem?
8.8% of adults in Jerusalem have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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