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Strong

Arkansas · 558 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 $22,955. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $48,600. The poverty rate of 31.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
558
−14%since 2000
from 651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
349 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+10%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2093294505716911990201020202024Strong
2024434
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,955
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,389 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,595
+35%since 2000
from $10,802 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing6.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$570
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $452 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
20.8%
−51.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
31.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+36%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(261)
Black53.1%(346)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(37)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.2%(444)
2010
White, non-Hispanic28.9%(161)
Black60.8%(339)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(46)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score66.1%(369)
Diversity Score
66
−3%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+26%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
96.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.2%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Strong, Arkansas?

Strong, Arkansas has about 558 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Strong, Arkansas?

The typical household in Strong, Arkansas earns about $22,955 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 $48,600, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Strong, Arkansas?

About 14.2% 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 31.2% of people in Strong, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Strong, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Strong, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 87 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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