Pocono township is located in Monroe County Pennsylvania. Pocono township has a 2024 population of 10,666. Pocono township is currently declining at a rate of -1.01% annually and its population has decreased by -2.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,885 in 2020.
The average household income in Pocono township is $109,008 with a poverty rate of 10.88%. The median age in Pocono township is 44.5 years: 45.6 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pocono township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,887 | 72.36% |
| Black or African American | 1,364 | 12.51% |
| Two or more races | 942 | 8.64% |
| Other race | 373 | 3.42% |
| Asian | 282 | 2.59% |
| Native American | 44 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.06% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,776 | 2.88 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Married | 1,997 | 3.15 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Non Family | 967 | 1.37 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Female | 624 | 4.17 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Male | 188 | 3.49 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
79.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 498 | 6.41% |
| Associates Degree | 851 | 10.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,055 | 13.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,072 | 13.8% |
| High School Graduate | 2,508 | 32.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 236 | 3.04% |
| Some College | 1,549 | 19.94% |
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 | 5,622 | 5,331 | 1,555 |
| Black | 955 | 917 | 275 |
| Hispanic | 474 | 116 | 57 |
| 2+ Races | 443 | 436 | 106 |
| Other Race | 328 | 161 | 78 |
| Asian | 206 | 166 | 113 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 54.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,031 | $69,031 | $72,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,871 | $99,940 | $88,659 |
| High School Graduate | $53,929 | $66,136 | $33,831 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $47,566 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,925 | $64,291 | $36,886 |
| Some College | $40,225 | $46,491 | $33,996 |
$50,925
Average Earnings
$64,291
Average Male
$36,886
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.5% of Pocono township residents speak only English, while 15.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,525 | 709 | 9.42% |
| Multiple | 909 | 267 | 29.37% |
| Black | 1,364 | 196 | 14.37% |
| Hispanic | 776 | 40 | 5.15% |
| Asian | 282 | 10 | 3.55% |
10.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.84%
Male Poverty Rate
12.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pocono township is Multiple, with 29.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pocono township is Asian, with 3.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.22% |
| Some College | 10.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 19.18% |
| Female Employed | 8.03% |
| Male Employed | 4.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,685 | $127,355 |
| Households | $91,706 | $109,008 |
| Married Families | $120,019 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,825 | $48,755 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.8%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
535
Number of Veterans
502
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 205 |
| Second Gulf War | 117 |
| First Gulf War | 74 |
| Korea | 62 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 161 |
| 65 to 74 | 135 |
| 75+ | 132 |
| 35 to 54 | 83 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 491 | 7.31% |
| Black | 37 | 3.35% |
| Islander | 7 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
38.62%
Born in Pocono township
87.91%
Native Born
12.09%
Foreign Born
2.08%
Non Citizen
10.01%
Naturalized
87.91% of Pocono township residents were born in the United States, with 38.62% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,121 | -109 | -1.07% |
| 2028 | 10,230 | -109 | -1.05% |
| 2027 | 10,339 | -109 | -1.04% |
| 2026 | 10,448 | -109 | -1.03% |
| 2025 | 10,557 | -109 | -1.02% |
| 2024 | 10,666 | -109 | -1.01% |
| 2023 | 10,775 | -109 | -1% |
| 2022 | 10,884 | -80 | -0.73% |
| 2021 | 10,964 | 79 | 0.73% |
| 2020 | 10,885 | -204 | -1.84% |
| 2019 | 11,089 | 95 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 10,994 | 108 | 0.99% |
| 2017 | 10,886 | 98 | 0.91% |
| 2016 | 10,788 | -13 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 10,801 | -66 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 10,867 | -43 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 10,910 | -74 | -0.67% |
| 2012 | 10,984 | -83 | -0.75% |
| 2011 | 11,067 | -6 | -0.05% |
| 2010 | 11,073 | 0 | 0% |