| Coordinates | 40°47′55″N 76°26′17″W |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Northumberland |
| Township | Mount Carmel |
| Area total | 0.04 sq mi |
| Area land | 0.04 sq mi |
| Area water | 0 sq mi |
| Elevation | 323 m |
| Elevation | 1060 ft |
| Population total | 147 |
| Population as of | 2010 |
| ZIP code | 17851 |
| Area code | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-74832 |
Strong is a census-designated place (CDP) in Mount Carmel Township, Pennsylvania, United States.[1] It is situated on Pennsylvania Route 54 and Pennsylvania Route 61.[1] Its ZIP code is 17851.[1]
Geography
Strong is one of several unincorporated communities within Mount Carmel Township, alongside Atlas, Beaverdale, Connorsville, Locust Gap, Natalie, and Reliance.[2] The community covers a total area of 0.04 square miles, all of it land, with no water area.[3]
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.[4] In 1963, the district expanded through a jointure with neighboring Kulpmont and was renamed the Mount Carmel Area School District.[4]
Demographics
At the 2010 Census, Strong had a population of 147.
Education
It is in the Mount Carmel Area School District.[5]
References
- ^ "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- ^ "2020 Gazetteer Files: Pennsylvania Places". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2026.
- ^ "Strong CDP, Pennsylvania". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2026.
- ^ "History". Mount Carmel Area School District. Retrieved March 28, 2026.
- ^ Geography Division (January 14, 2021). 2020 Census - School District Reference Map: Northumberland County, PA. Suitland, Maryland: U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2026-05-25. - Text list