Strong, Pennsylvania

Strong, Pennsylvania
Census-designated place
Strong in 2015
Location within Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 40°47′55″N 76°26′17″W / 40.79861°N 76.43806°W / 40.79861; -76.43806
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Northumberland
Township	Mount Carmel
Area
• Total	0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
• Land	0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	1,060 ft (323 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	147
• Density	3,700/sq mi (1,400/km2)
ZIP code	17851
Area code	570
FIPS code	42-74832

Strong is a census-designated place (CDP) in Mount Carmel Township, Pennsylvania, United States. It is situated on Pennsylvania Route 54 and Pennsylvania Route 61. Its ZIP code is 17851.

Geography

Strong is one of several unincorporated communities within Mount Carmel Township, alongside Atlas, Beaverdale, Connorsville, Locust Gap, Natalie, and Reliance. The community covers a total area of 0.04 square miles, all of it land, with no water area.

History

In 1951, Strong was incorporated into a consolidated school district when Mount Carmel Township joined with the borough of Mount Carmel, adding Strong and the communities of Atlas, Centralia, Locust Gap, and Natalie to the district. In 1963, the district expanded through a jointure with neighboring Kulpmont and was renamed the Mount Carmel Area School District.

Demographics

At the 2010 Census, Strong had a population of 147.

Education

It is in the Mount Carmel Area School District.

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