Strong City, Kansas
Strong City: Human settlement in Chase County, Kansas, United States of America
About
Strong City is a city located in the county of Chase in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 485 and a population density of 340 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 455 inhabitants.
The city was created 154 years ago in 1870.
Quick Facts about Strong City
| Population : | 455 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Chase County |
| Postal code : | 66869 |
| Area : | 1.42 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,194 feet / 364 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1871 (154 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 04:25:00 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 319 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -6.59% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Strong City is located at 38°23'50"N 96°32'13"W (38.3972400, -96.5369500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Strong City decreased by 6.59% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 485 | - | census |
| 2011 | 480 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 476 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 465 | -2.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 458 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 457 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 453 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 455 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 448 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 455 | 1.54% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 23,403 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 23,214 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 22,545 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 23,222 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.0% |
| White only, percent : | 48.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 46.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 10.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 40.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,165 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 47.0% |
Strong City zip code is 66869.
County name: Chase, County
fips: 20017
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 47.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $97,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $927 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $348 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $719 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,772 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.44 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 80.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 68.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 18.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 84,793 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 546,879 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 566,700 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 513,904 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $22,033 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $33,699 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $18,885 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 30.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,069 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 996 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 756 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 636 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,215 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 289 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,558 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,430.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 16.23 |
Schools in Strong City
College & universities near Strong City, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155052 | Flint Hills Technical College | Emporia (KS) | 66801-5957 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Strong City, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW | Newton | 414 North Main St. | RAIL |
| TOP | Topeka | 500 SE Holliday Place | RAIL |
Post offices near Strong City
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Strong City Post Office | Strong City (KS) | 66869 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Strong City , Oklahoma human settlement in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, United States of America with a population of 46 people.
Other cities in Chase County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chase County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Falls | 845 | Human settlement in Chase County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Toledo | 278 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Bazaar | 85 | Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America |
| Elmdale | 51 | Human settlement in Chase County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Matfield Green | 42 | Human settlement in Chase County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Cedar Point | 26 | Human settlement in Chase County, Kansas, United States of America |
