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Pocono Springs

Pennsylvania · 835 residents · 3.804 sq mi
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Pocono Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,527. Population has declined 3% since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $172,400. With a median age of 60.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
835
−3%since 2023
from 862 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
220 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 227 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
60.3
+6%since 2023
from 57.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
7849371K1K1K201020202024Pocono Springs
2024835
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,527
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $48,864 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,562
+6%since 2023
from $26,105 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.337 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance19.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17%
US avg: 5.1%
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $159,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,578
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,493 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.6% in 2023
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
54.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 33.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 81.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+9%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
21
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(692)
Black2.7%(23)
Hispanic / Latino13%(112)
Asian3.1%(27)
Other0.9%(8)
Diversity Score42.1%(363)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(683)
Black5%(42)
Hispanic / Latino11%(92)
Asian2.2%(18)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.5%(330)
Diversity Score
39
−6%since 2023
from 42 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 94.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+9%since 2023
from 29.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 71.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
26.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 32.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 47.8% in 2023
Female
48.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.2% in 2023
Foreign born
12.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 28.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 89.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pocono Springs, Pennsylvania?

Pocono Springs, Pennsylvania has about 835 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pocono Springs, Pennsylvania earns about $48,527 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pocono Springs, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Pocono Springs, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $172,400, and the typical rent is about $1,578 a month.

How educated are people in Pocono Springs, Pennsylvania?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pocono Springs, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pocono Springs, Pennsylvania?

About 28.0% of people in Pocono Springs, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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