East Stroudsburg is a borough located in Monroe County Pennsylvania. East Stroudsburg has a 2024 population of 8,834. East Stroudsburg is currently declining at a rate of -2.3% annually and its population has decreased by -8.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,665 in 2020.
The average household income in East Stroudsburg is $108,278 with a poverty rate of 15%. The median age in East Stroudsburg is 37 years: 33.8 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Stroudsburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,332 | 57.06% |
| Black or African American | 2,085 | 22.31% |
| Other race | 889 | 9.51% |
| Two or more races | 795 | 8.51% |
| Asian | 244 | 2.61% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,949 | 2.7 | 49 | 51 |
| Non Family | 1,221 | 1.42 | 58 | 42 |
| Married | 935 | 3.85 | 64 | 36 |
| Female | 578 | 3.21 | 20.1 | 79.9 |
| Male | 215 | 3.62 | 10.7 | 89.3 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
49.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 397 | 6.8% |
| Associates Degree | 580 | 9.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,083 | 18.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 441 | 7.55% |
| High School Graduate | 1,678 | 28.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 305 | 5.22% |
| Some College | 1,355 | 23.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,378 | 3,093 | 1,030 |
| Hispanic | 1,216 | 964 | 128 |
| Black | 847 | 732 | 249 |
| Other Race | 711 | 614 | 65 |
| 2+ Races | 512 | 387 | 99 |
| Asian | 129 | 112 | 77 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.56%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,814 | $66,141 | $50,290 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,750 | $90,547 | $59,844 |
| High School Graduate | $25,790 | $24,327 | $26,360 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,341 | $28,529 | $28,178 |
| Overall | $33,776 | $40,114 | $31,307 |
| Some College | $33,001 | $33,637 | $31,731 |
$33,776
Average Earnings
$40,114
Average Male
$31,307
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.27% of East Stroudsburg residents speak only English, while 15.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,264 | 566 | 13.27% |
| Hispanic | 1,688 | 287 | 17% |
| Black | 1,545 | 232 | 15.02% |
| Multiple | 780 | 213 | 27.31% |
| Asian | 231 | 75 | 32.47% |
| Other | 860 | 1 | 0.12% |
15%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.22%
Male Poverty Rate
17.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Stroudsburg is Asian, with 32.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Stroudsburg is Other, with 0.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.99% |
| High School | 10.67% |
| Some College | 7.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.42% |
| Female Employed | 15% |
| Male Employed | 6.63% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,385 | $119,935 |
| Households | $60,137 | $108,278 |
| Married Families | $101,853 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,107 | $87,152 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.2%
Male Marriage Rate
24.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
381
Number of Veterans
346
Male Veterans
35
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 142 |
| Vietnam | 75 |
| Korea | 51 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 107 |
| 75+ | 100 |
| 35 to 54 | 90 |
| 65 to 74 | 74 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 276 | 5.58% |
| Other Race | 70 | 9.45% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 2.72% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 4.01% |
| Black | 12 | 0.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
42.39%
Born in East Stroudsburg
89.35%
Native Born
10.65%
Foreign Born
3.11%
Non Citizen
7.53%
Naturalized
89.35% of East Stroudsburg residents were born in the United States, with 42.39% having been born in Pennsylvania. 3.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,796 | -207 | -2.59% |
| 2028 | 8,003 | -208 | -2.53% |
| 2027 | 8,211 | -208 | -2.47% |
| 2026 | 8,419 | -207 | -2.4% |
| 2025 | 8,626 | -208 | -2.35% |
| 2024 | 8,834 | -208 | -2.3% |
| 2023 | 9,042 | -84 | -0.92% |
| 2022 | 9,126 | 245 | 2.76% |
| 2021 | 8,881 | -784 | -8.11% |
| 2020 | 9,665 | -430 | -4.26% |
| 2019 | 10,095 | -318 | -3.05% |
| 2018 | 10,413 | 45 | 0.43% |
| 2017 | 10,368 | 124 | 1.21% |
| 2016 | 10,244 | -34 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 10,278 | 33 | 0.32% |
| 2014 | 10,245 | 511 | 5.25% |
| 2013 | 9,734 | -170 | -1.72% |
| 2012 | 9,904 | -63 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 9,967 | 107 | 1.09% |
| 2010 | 9,860 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,888 | 1,107 | 12.61% |
| 1990 | 8,781 | 742 | 9.23% |
| 1980 | 8,039 | 145 | 1.84% |
| 1970 | 7,894 | 220 | 2.87% |
| 1960 | 7,674 | 400 | 5.5% |
| 1950 | 7,274 | 870 | 13.59% |
| 1940 | 6,404 | 305 | 5% |
| 1930 | 6,099 | 1,244 | 25.62% |
| 1920 | 4,855 | 1,525 | 45.8% |
| 1910 | 3,330 | 682 | 25.76% |
| 1900 | 2,648 | -5,148 | -66.03% |