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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.
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.
In 2000, Mount Pocono had a median family income of $48,700.
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.
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.
In Mount Pocono, 88% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Mount Pocono is to try the public transportation system.
Comparing Mount Pocono to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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Pocono Mountain House c1905.
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