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London, AR
City in Pope County, Arkansas.
Population
1,217
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
384
ZIP codes
0
London and its ZIP codes
London at a glance
- London is about 6.5 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,688 a year, 18% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,800 (47% below Arkansas) and median rent is $827 a month.
Local data for London, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
London, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,688
Poverty rate
24.8%
Median home value
$99,800
Median rent
$827/mo
Homeownership
73.9%
Bachelor's or higher
25.4%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (145), German Americans (80), Scottish Americans (80).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pope County. PPP loans are for London.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,790
26,837 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,559
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$412M
FY 2026, $6,494 per person
How people get to work
London, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.6%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
London, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
487
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
72
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 29°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in London, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.1%
U.S. 33.3% +10.8 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near London
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RussellvilleCity | 5.9 mi | 28.3 |
| KnoxvilleTown | 7.7 mi | 3.2 |
| DardanelleCity | 8 mi | 3.6 |
| DoverCity | 8.3 mi | 2.8 |
| New BlaineCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| PottsvilleCity | 11 mi | 13.5 |
| LamarCity | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| HagarvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| Morrison BluffTown | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| ClarksvilleCity | 16 mi | 18.2 |
| ScrantonCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| AtkinsCity | 17 mi | 6.1 |
| HectorTown | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| BellevilleCity | 20 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is London, AR in?
- London is in Pope County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of London, AR?
- About 1,217 people live in London, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near London?
- Nearby places include Russellville (5.9 mi), Knoxville (7.7 mi), Dardanelle (8 mi), Dover (8.3 mi), New Blaine (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023