Monroe County Summary

Life in Monroe County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Monroe County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Monroe County:

  • The population in Monroe County is 168,128.

  • The median home value in Monroe County is $285,994.

  • The median income in Monroe County is $80,656.

  • The median rent in Monroe County is $1,311.

  • The unemployment rate in Monroe County is 6.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Monroe County is 11.3%.

  • The average high in Monroe County is 65.1° and there are 108.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Monroe County

List Of Cities & Towns in Monroe County

East Stroudsburg, PA Population 9,345

Arlington Heights, PA Population 6,444

Stroudsburg, PA Population 5,897

Sierra View, PA Population 5,826

Penn Estates, PA Population 4,108

Indian Mountain Lake, PA Population 4,100

Saw Creek, PA Population 4,071

Emerald Lakes, PA Population 3,228

Mount Pocono, PA Population 3,098

Effort, PA Population 2,235

Sun Valley, PA Population 2,206

Brodheadsville, PA Population 1,763

Saylorsburg, PA Population 1,077

Mountainhome, PA Population 1,033

Gouldsboro, PA Population 720

Pocono Pines, PA Population 654

Delaware Water Gap, PA Population 652

Map Of Monroe County

Monroe County, PA Weather

  • The average high in Monroe County is 65.1°.

  • There are 78.96 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 108.2 inches of rain each year with 13.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:24 hours of sun each day in Monroe County.

StatMonroe County
Mean High65.1
Nice Days78.96
Rainfall108.2
Snowfall13.9
Sunny_hours4:24
65.1°
Average High
108.2
Inches of Rain

Monroe County Photos

East Stroudsburgc Pennsylvania
Source: Wikipedia User Doug Kerr | CC BY-SA 2.0
Pennsylvania Locator Map
Source: Wikipedia User US Census, Ruhrfisch | GFDL
Mp Overlook
Source: Wikipedia User Original upload | CC BY 2.0
Pennsylvania Locator Map
Source: Wikipedia User US Census, Ruhr | GFDL
Mt
Source: Public Domain
Lackawanna Railway Stationc Mt
Source: Public Domain

Monroe County Demographics

Population over time in Monroe County

The current population in Monroe County is 168,128. The population has increased 0.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 168,128 -0.4%
2021 168,824 0.5%
2020 168,032 -

Gender in Monroe County

  • Monroe County is 50.0% female with 83,996 female residents.

  • Monroe County is 50.0% male with 84,131 male residents.

Female
50.0% (83,996)
Male
50.0% (84,131)
Gender Monroe County PA USA
Female 50.0% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 50.0% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Monroe County

Monroe County is:

  • 62.0% White with 104,232 White residents.

  • 13.2% African American with 22,253 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 172 American Indian residents.

  • 2.4% Asian with 4,052 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 7 Hawaiian residents.

  • 1.1% Other with 1,799 Other residents.

  • 3.3% Two Or More with 5,631 Two Or More residents.

  • 17.8% Hispanic with 29,982 Hispanic residents.

White
62.0% (104,232)
African American
13.2% (22,253)
American Indian
0.1% (172)
Asian
2.4% (4,052)
Hawaiian
0.0% (7)
Other
1.1% (1,799)
Two Or More
3.3% (5,631)
Hispanic
17.8% (29,982)

Table: Monroe County By Race

Race Monroe County PA USA
White 62.0% 74.5% 58.9%
African American 13.2% 10.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 2.4% 3.6% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 1.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.3% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 17.8% 8.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Monroe County, Pennsylvania

  • 4.3% of households in Monroe County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.0% of households in Monroe County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Monroe County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Monroe County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Monroe County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.8% of households in Monroe County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Monroe County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.1% of households in Monroe County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Monroe County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Monroe County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.3% (7,295)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.0% (5,093)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.7% (11,225)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.7% (11,223)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.3% (17,281)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.8% (26,604)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.9% (23,299)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.1% (35,472)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.2% (17,187)
$200,000 or more
8.0% (13,444)
Income Monroe County PA USA
Less than $10,000 4.3% 4.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.0% 3.9% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.7% 7.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.7% 7.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.3% 11.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.8% 16.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.9% 13.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.1% 17.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.2% 8.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 8.0% 10.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Monroe County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Monroe County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Monroe County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Monroe County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Monroe County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Monroe County completed associate's degree.

  • 16.0% of adults in Monroe County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Monroe County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Monroe County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Monroe County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (5,043)
9-12th Grade
7% (11,768)
High School / GED
35% (58,844)
Some College
19% (31,944)
Associate's Degree
9% (15,131)
Bachelor's Degree
16% (26,900)
Master's Degree
9% (15,131)
Professional Degree
1% (1,681)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,681)
Education Monroe County PA USA
< 9th Grade 3% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 6%
High School / GED 35% 34% 26%
Some College 19% 16% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 16% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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