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Pocono Pines

Pennsylvania · 2,007 residents · 5.185 sq mi
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Pocono Pines is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,626. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 98% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $189,700. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,007
+98%since 2000
from 1,013 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
387 / sq mi
+98%since 2000
from 195 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.1
+23%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5009111K2K2K1990201020202024Pocono Pines
2024953
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,626
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,946
+128%since 2000
from $21,890 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.9%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−37%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(958)
Black1.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(28)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(117)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(1,621)
Black3.7%(74)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(194)
Asian2.3%(46)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.8%(718)
Diversity Score
36
+211%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.4%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.3%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
−6%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
36.3%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
76.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
16.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania?

Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania has about 2,007 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania earns about $92,626 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $189,700.

How educated are people in Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania?

About 50.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania?

About 3.1% of people in Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,370 residents, a change of about 215 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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