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Strong

Pennsylvania · 147 residents · 0.042 sq mi
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Strong is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,066. Population has fallen 47% since 2011, a loss of 129 residents. Median home value is $42,300. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% 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
147
−47%vs 2011
vs 276 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,500 / sq mi
−47%vs 2011
vs 6,571 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+3%vs 2011
vs 43.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
076152228304201020202024Strong
202414
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,066
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $73,000 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2014
Per capita income
$26,580
−8%vs 2011
vs $28,930 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+6%vs 2011
vs 0.405 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food8.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $41,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2013
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−22.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.3% in 2011
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.6%
+8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.6
+6%vs 2011
vs 0.6 in 2011
2010 – 2013
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(276)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(2)
Diversity Score
2
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.6%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
−8%vs 2011
vs 35.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.6%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
25.7%
−6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
45.4%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.1%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.7% in 2011
Female
53.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.3% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Strong, Pennsylvania?

Strong, Pennsylvania has about 147 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Strong, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Strong, Pennsylvania earns about $70,066 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Strong, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Strong, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $42,300.

How educated are people in Strong, Pennsylvania?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Strong, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Strong, Pennsylvania?

About 7.2% of people in Strong, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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