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Strong

Arkansas · 410 residents · 1.597 sq mi
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Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 241 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $52,100. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
410
−37%since 2000
from 651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
257 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+23%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2093294505716911990201020202024Strong
2024434
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,104
+105%since 2000
from $10,802 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−25.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade27.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing11.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$326
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $452 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
38.4% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.5%(117)
Black65.9%(270)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score56.7%(232)
Diversity Score
57
−17%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
60.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.6 min
+152%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 32.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.9%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
35.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.1%
−68.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Strong, Arkansas?

Strong, Arkansas has about 410 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Strong, Arkansas expensive?

In Strong, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $52,100, and the typical rent is about $326 a month.

How educated are people in Strong, Arkansas?

About 5.7% 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 7.3% 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 235 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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

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