Town · Maine
Strong, Maine
Strong, town, in Franklin County, Maine. Strong had 1,122 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,122 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,249 (±237). GEOID 2300774825.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,122
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,122 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,249 ±237
Median household income
$47,557
±$10,333 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$183,900
±$29,019 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$920
±$276 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Strong and what county is it in?
Strong is a town in Franklin County, Maine. It covers 28.3 square miles of land, 40 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Strong, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,122 people lived in Strong on July 1, 2025, up 0.2% since 2020, slower than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,122 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,249 (±237).
| Measure | Strong | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,249±237 | 30,413 | no clear change |
| Households | 501±96 | 12,675 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.49±0.31 | 2.30 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 707±96 | 21,234 | no clear change |
Strong's population since 2000
From 1,259 in 2000 to 1,122 in 2025: down 10.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Strong as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Strong?
The median resident of Strong is 47.5 years old; 19.5% are under 18 and 22.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.9%.
| Measure | Strong | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.5±8.9 | 46.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.5%±4.9 pts | 17.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.0%±6.5 pts | 23.7% | – |
| Male | 45.9%±4.3 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8%±2.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.6%±5.9 pts | 93.1% | −10.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±1.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.9%±3.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.8%±3.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.1%±2.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1%±2.7 pts | 8.1% | – |
| With a disability | 17.2%±5.8 pts | 19.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.5%±2.9 pts | 7.9% | −9.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.2%±3.7 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.5%±9.8 pts | 32.0% | +13.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.5%±3.8 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.9%±4.7 pts | 88.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2%±3.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Strong earn?
Half of Strong's 501 households earn less than $47,557 a year (±$10,333), against $58,675 in Franklin County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $45,784 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Strong | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,557±$10,333 | $58,675 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $63,544±$11,482 | $80,070 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,741±$3,251 | $34,978 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.9%±5.1 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.1%±9.6 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.8%±7.0 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.8%±2.2 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.4%±6.6 pts | 85.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Strong?
Owners occupy 84.6% of Strong's occupied homes and renters 15.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $183,900 by its owner (±$29,019). The median renter pays $920 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Strong | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $183,900±$29,019 | $194,700 | +$45,939 |
| Median gross rent | $920±$276 | $802 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 20.9%±37.6 pts | 31.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,286±$225 | $1,327 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.6%±6.4 pts | 76.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.4%±6.4 pts | 23.7% | – |
| Housing units | 707±96 | 21,234 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±6.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±29.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.1%±5.3 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.3%±4.3 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±1.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.3%±2.1 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.8%±7.8 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.6%±5.5 pts | 9.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Strong work and get to work?
67.0% of Strong's workers drive alone and 18.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.1 minutes.
| Measure | Strong | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.4%±8.0 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0%±5.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 67.0%±10.5 pts | 72.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5%±3.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±5.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 6.3%±7.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.5%±8.5 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.1 min±5.5 | 26.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Strong?
No census tract lies mostly in Strong; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9710Franklin County | 4,027 | $55,850 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Strong) · Census block assignment files
How does Strong compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Strong is the 7,167th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 241st-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Strong ranks 328th of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 241st | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 238th | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 305th | 353 |
| Median household income | 328th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 346th | 353 |
| Median home value | 261st | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 202nd | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 95th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 210th | 352 |
| Median age | 155th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 134th | 353 |
| Work from home | 97th | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 69th | 352 |
Strong's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Strong with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Strong?
19 of the 57 figures for Strong on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Strong are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.