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Strong

Arkansas · 651 residents · 1.597 sq mi
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Strong has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,389. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $33,300. The poverty rate of 32.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

651
+1%since 1990
from 645 in 1990
1990 – 2025
408 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 404 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
−8%since 1990
from 39.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2093294505716911990201020202024Strong
2024434
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,389
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,153 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,802
+19%since 1990
from $9,076 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.3%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 27.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$33,300
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$452
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $242 in 1990
US average: $602
72.3%
−7.5 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
27.7% rent
1.6
−14%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(340)
Black47.3%(305)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.3%(402)
2000
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(261)
Black53.1%(346)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(37)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score68.2%(444)
68
+9%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.1%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
−21%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Strong, Arkansas?

Strong, Arkansas has about 651 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Strong, Arkansas?

The typical household in Strong, Arkansas earns about $21,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Strong, Arkansas expensive?

In Strong, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $33,300, and the typical rent is about $452 a month.

How educated are people in Strong, Arkansas?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Strong, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Strong, Arkansas?

About 32.3% of people in Strong, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Strong, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Strong, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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