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Mount Pocono, PA


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Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania

Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, in Monroe county, is 25 miles SE of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 67 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. There are an estimated 2,742 people in the town.

The People and Families of Mount Pocono

In Mount Pocono, about 54% of adults are married.

Approximately 18% of Mount Pocono is non-white. In Pennsylvania, Mount Pocono is known for its racial diversity.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Pocono had a median family income of $48,700.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($450) in Mount Pocono. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Mount Pocono Housing

Approximately 65% of housing in Mount Pocono is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Mount Pocono contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Mount Pocono, 88% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Mount Pocono is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

Mount Pocono strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

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Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMount Pocono Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMount Pocono Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Mount Pocono, PA

Comparing Mount Pocono to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Women86
Well-Paid Single Men77
Female Share of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Male Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens43
Age of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size810
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work66
Working at Home56
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals85
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Affordability of Rents21

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Historic Mount Pocono

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Pocono Mountain House c1905.

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Pocono Mountain House c1905.

Pocono Mountain House c1905.

Wiscasset House between 1890 and 1901

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