Mount Pocono is a borough located in Monroe County Pennsylvania. Mount Pocono has a 2024 population of 3,026. Mount Pocono is currently declining at a rate of -0.53% annually and its population has decreased by -2.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,089 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Pocono is $99,832 with a poverty rate of 8.33%. The median age in Mount Pocono is 47.5 years: 46.4 years for males, and 48 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Pocono was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,867 | 60.5% |
| Black or African American | 535 | 17.34% |
| Asian | 316 | 10.24% |
| Two or more races | 231 | 7.49% |
| Other race | 137 | 4.44% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,290 | 2.37 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Non Family | 680 | 1.19 | 43.4 | 56.6 |
| Married | 550 | 3.7 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Female | 49 | 3.65 | 59.2 | 40.8 |
| Male | 11 | 3.09 | 100 | 0 |
3.64
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
64.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 196 | 8.82% |
| Associates Degree | 78 | 3.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 397 | 17.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 246 | 11.07% |
| High School Graduate | 873 | 39.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 154 | 6.93% |
| Some College | 279 | 12.55% |
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 | 1,114 | 1,023 | 392 |
| Black | 463 | 408 | 122 |
| Hispanic | 372 | 243 | 82 |
| Asian | 207 | 132 | 36 |
| Other Race | 121 | 77 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 67 | 67 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 35.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,314 | $48,933 | $108,173 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,931 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $54,297 | $67,847 | $43,550 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $54,766 | $72,000 | $41,435 |
| Some College | $44,357 | $80,109 | $40,926 |
$54,766
Average Earnings
$72,000
Average Male
$41,435
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.51% of Mount Pocono residents speak only English, while 34.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 535 | 145 | 27.1% |
| Hispanic | 715 | 97 | 13.57% |
| Other | 137 | 44 | 32.12% |
| White | 1,314 | 40 | 3.04% |
8.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.27%
Male Poverty Rate
11.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Pocono is Other, with 32.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Pocono is White, with 3.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.49% |
| Some College | 3.08% |
| High School | 0.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 8.55% |
| Male Employed | 3.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $117,833 | $156,844 |
| Households | $86,096 | $99,832 |
| Married Families | $124,342 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,026 | $47,386 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.0%
Male Marriage Rate
37.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
215
Number of Veterans
194
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 117 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 96 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 75+ | 44 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93 | 6.05% |
| Black | 89 | 18.02% |
| Other Race | 21 | 17.36% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 4.13% |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
67.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
21.74%
Born in Mount Pocono
83.18%
Native Born
16.82%
Foreign Born
5.54%
Non Citizen
11.28%
Naturalized
83.18% of Mount Pocono residents were born in the United States, with 21.74% having been born in Pennsylvania. 5.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,948 | -15 | -0.51% |
| 2028 | 2,963 | -16 | -0.54% |
| 2027 | 2,979 | -16 | -0.53% |
| 2026 | 2,995 | -15 | -0.5% |
| 2025 | 3,010 | -16 | -0.53% |
| 2024 | 3,026 | -16 | -0.53% |
| 2023 | 3,042 | -29 | -0.94% |
| 2022 | 3,071 | -38 | -1.22% |
| 2021 | 3,109 | 20 | 0.65% |
| 2020 | 3,089 | -32 | -1.03% |
| 2019 | 3,121 | 11 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 3,110 | 20 | 0.65% |
| 2017 | 3,090 | 27 | 0.88% |
| 2016 | 3,063 | -11 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 3,074 | -21 | -0.68% |
| 2014 | 3,095 | -15 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 3,110 | -28 | -0.89% |
| 2012 | 3,138 | -28 | -0.88% |
| 2011 | 3,166 | -11 | -0.35% |
| 2010 | 3,177 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,742 | -206 | -6.99% |