Appleton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Griffin Township, Pope County, Arkansas, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 399. The town contained a post office from 1879 until 1968. It was named for an apple orchard that surrounded an early drug store. Demographics 2020 census Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. References Census-designated places in Pope County, Arkansas Census-designated places in Arkansas Unincorporated communities in Pope County, Arkansas Unincorporated communities in Arkansas Populated places established in 1879