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|official_name = London, Arkansas |
|official_name = London, Arkansas |
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|area_total_km2 = 8. |
|area_total_km2 = 8.24 |
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|area_total_sq_mi = 3. |
|area_total_sq_mi = 3.18 |
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|area_land_km2 = 8. |
|area_land_km2 = 8.21 |
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|area_land_sq_mi = 3. |
|area_land_sq_mi = 3.17 |
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|area_water_km2 = 0.03 |
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|area_water_sq_mi = 0.01 |
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|elevation_ft = 377 |
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|population_as_of = [[ |
|population_as_of = [[2020 United States Census|2020]] |
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|population_total = |
|population_total = 936 |
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|population_density_km2 = |
|population_density_km2 = 114.00 |
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|population_density_sq_mi = 295.27 |
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|timezone = [[North American Central Time Zone|Central (CST)]] |
|timezone = [[North American Central Time Zone|Central (CST)]] |
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|coordinates = {{coord|35|19| |
|coordinates = {{coord|35|19|41|N|93|14|30|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}} |
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|timezone_DST = CDT |
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|blank1_info = 2404949<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|2404949}}</ref> |
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|area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2020">{{cite web|title=2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2020_Gazetteer/2020_gaz_place_05.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=October 29, 2021}}</ref> |
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'''London''' is a city in [[Pope County, Arkansas|Pope County]], [[Arkansas]], United States. The population was |
'''London''' is a city in [[Pope County, Arkansas|Pope County]], [[Arkansas]], United States. The population was 1,039 at the [[United States Census, 2010|2010 census]]. It is part of the [[Russellville, Arkansas|Russellville]] [[Russellville micropolitan area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]]. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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London is located at {{coord|35|19|33|N|93|14|12|W|type:city}} (35.325802, -93.236557).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/ |
London is located at {{coord|35|19|33|N|93|14|12|W|type:city}} (35.325802, -93.236557).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|2.4|sqmi|km2}}, of which |
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|2.4|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|2.4|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|km2}} (1.64%) is water. |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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|2010= 1039 |
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|2020= 936 |
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|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2016">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}</ref> |
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===2020 census=== |
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⚫ | As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url= |
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:right" |
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|+London racial composition<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US0541270&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=January 1, 2022|website=data.census.gov}}</ref> |
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!scope="col"| Race |
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!scope="col"| Number |
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!scope="col"| Percentage |
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!scope="row"| [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (non-Hispanic) |
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| 784 |
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| 83.76% |
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!scope="row"| [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]] (non-Hispanic) |
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| 3 |
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| 0.32% |
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!scope="row"| [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] |
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| 3 |
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| 0.32% |
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!scope="row"| [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]] |
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| 10 |
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| 1.07% |
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!scope="row"| [[Race (United States Census)|Other/Mixed]] |
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| 63 |
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| 6.73% |
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!scope="row"| [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] |
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| 73 |
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| 7.8% |
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As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 936 people, 307 households, and 185 families residing in the city. |
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===2000 census=== |
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There were 359 households out of which 10.0% had children under the age of 1 living with them, 59.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.97. |
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⚫ | As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 925 people, 359 households, and 268 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|385.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 413 housing units at an average density of {{convert|172.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.3% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 1.41% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.22% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], and 1.41% from two or more races. 1.0% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. |
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There were 359 households, out of which 10.0% had children under the age of 1 living with them, 59.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.97. |
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In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.5 males. |
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The median income for a household in the city was $30,804, and the median income for a family was $36,172. Males had a median income of $28,036 versus $17,391 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $14,815. About 8.0% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 20.8% of those under age 18 and 15.5% of those age 65 or over. |
The median income for a household in the city was $30,804, and the median income for a family was $36,172. Males had a median income of $28,036 versus $17,391 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $14,815. About 8.0% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 20.8% of those under age 18 and 15.5% of those age 65 or over. |
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==Points of interest== |
==Points of interest== |
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*[[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 |
*[[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.{{citation needed|date=July 2022}} |
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* Polk Salad Festival |
* Polk Salad Festival |
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{{Pope County, Arkansas}} |
{{Pope County, Arkansas}} |
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[[Category:Cities in Arkansas]] |
[[Category:Cities in Arkansas]] |
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[[Category:Cities in Pope County, Arkansas]] |
[[Category:Cities in Pope County, Arkansas]] |
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[[Category:Russellville, Arkansas micropolitan area]] |
[[Category:Russellville, Arkansas micropolitan area]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:37, 14 June 2024
London, Arkansas | |
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Location of London in Pope County, Arkansas. | |
Coordinates: 35°19′41″N 93°14′30″W / 35.32806°N 93.24167°W | |
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 | 479 |
FIPS code | 05-41270 |
GNIS feature ID | 2404949[2] |
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[edit]
London is located at 35°19′33″N 93°14′12″W / 35.32583°N 93.23667°W (35.325802, -93.236557).[3]
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[edit]
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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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[4] |
2020 census[edit]
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.
2000 census[edit]
As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 925 people, 359 households, and 268 families residing in the city. The population density was 385.5 inhabitants per square mile (148.8/km2). There were 413 housing units at an average density of 172.1 per square mile (66.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 1.41% Native American, 0.22% Asian, and 1.41% from two or more races. 1.0% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 359 households, out of which 10.0% had children under the age of 1 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,804, and the median income for a family was $36,172. Males had a median income of $28,036 versus $17,391 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,815. About 8.0% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.8% of those under age 18 and 15.5% of those age 65 or over.
History[edit]
London was renamed from Haddoxburg by the first postmaster.[7] The reason is unknown.[8]
- 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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- 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.[citation needed]
- Polk Salad Festival
References[edit]
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: London, Arkansas
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: London, Arkansas Retrieved October 1, 2010.
- ^ Deane, Ernie (1986). Arkansas Place Names. Branson, Missouri: The Ozarks Mountaineer. p. 163.