Monroe County, Pennsylvania

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Monroe County, Pennsylvania



Monroe County Courthouse Nov 09.jpg
Monroe County Courthouse


Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Monroe County
Location in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania

Map of the United States highlighting Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's location in the U.S.
Founded
April 1, 1836
Named for
James Monroe[1]
Seat
Stroudsburg
Largest borough
East Stroudsburg
Area
 • Total
617 sq mi (1,598 km2)
 • Land
608 sq mi (1,575 km2)
 • Water
9.0 sq mi (23 km2), 1.5%
Population (est.)
 • (2015)
166,397
 • Density
274/sq mi (106/km2)
Congressional districts
10th, 17th
Time zone
Eastern: UTC−5/−4
Website
Monroe County, Pennsylvania

Monroe County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 169,842.[2] Its county seat is Stroudsburg.[3] The county was formed from the northern section of Northampton County. Named in honor of James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States, the county is located in northeastern Pennsylvania, along its border with New Jersey. Monroe County is coterminous with the East Stroudsburg, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area, within the Greater New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area.[4]


The county is home to East Stroudsburg University. Monroe County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the state of Pennsylvania. Not only has the population increased by over 70% since 1990, but the commercial and retail sectors have grown significantly, as well. There are many new shopping centers, and even more are being constructed and are currently being planned at this time.




Contents





  • 1 Geography

    • 1.1 Adjacent counties


    • 1.2 National protected areas



  • 2 Demographics


  • 3 Metropolitan Statistical Area


  • 4 Politics

    • 4.1 County commissioners


    • 4.2 Other county offices


    • 4.3 State Representatives[13]


    • 4.4 State Senators


    • 4.5 U.S. Representatives


    • 4.6 U.S. Senators


    • 4.7 Governor



  • 5 Transportation

    • 5.1 Major highways



  • 6 Education

    • 6.1 Colleges and universities


    • 6.2 Public school districts


    • 6.3 Charter schools


    • 6.4 Technology schools


    • 6.5 Private schools



  • 7 Other


  • 8 Communities

    • 8.1 Boroughs


    • 8.2 Townships


    • 8.3 Census-designated places


    • 8.4 Unincorporated communities


    • 8.5 Population ranking



  • 9 See also


  • 10 References




Geography


According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 617 square miles (1,600 km2), of which 608 square miles (1,570 km2) is land and 9.0 square miles (23 km2) (1.5%) is water.[5] It has a humid continental climate (Dfb except for some Dfa in the southern and SE tiers) and the hardiness zone ranges from 5a to 6b. The area code is 570 except in the southwest where the Kunkletown exchange uses 610.



Adjacent counties




  • Wayne County (north)


  • Pike County (northeast)


  • Sussex County, New Jersey (northeast)


  • Warren County, New Jersey (east)


  • Northampton County (south)


  • Carbon County (west)


  • Luzerne County (northwest)


  • Lackawanna County (northwest)



National protected areas



  • Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (part)


  • Middle Delaware National Scenic River (part)


Demographics


















































































Historical population
CensusPop.
%±
18409,879—
185013,27034.3%
186016,75826.3%
187018,3629.6%
188020,1759.9%
189020,111−0.3%
190021,1615.2%
191022,9418.4%
192024,2955.9%
193028,28616.4%
194029,8025.4%
195033,77313.3%
196039,56717.2%
197045,42214.8%
198069,40952.8%
199095,70937.9%
2000138,68744.9%
2010169,84222.5%
Est. 2016166,098[6]−2.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2013[2]

As of the census[11] of 2010, there were 169,842 people, 49,454 households, and 36,447 families residing in the county. The population density was 228 people per square mile (88/km²). There were 67,581 housing units at an average density of 111 per square mile (43/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 70.5% White Non-Hispanic, 13.2% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.1% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 4.3% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. 13.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 19.9% were of German, 16.8% Irish, 14.5% Italian, 8.8% Pennsylvania German, 5.4% Polish, 5.1% American and 5.1% English ancestry according to Census 2000.


There were 49,454 households out of which 36.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.70% were married couples living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.30% were non-families. 20.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.16.


In the county, the population was spread out with 26.80% under the age of 18, 8.60% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 12.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 97.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.40 males.



Metropolitan Statistical Area




The New York–Newark, NY–NJ–CT–PA (CSA) and the included Pennsylvania Counties


See also: List of Metropolitan Statistical Areas and List of Combined Statistical Areas

The United States Office of Management and Budget has designated Monroe County of Pennsylvania as the East Stroudsburg, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area.[4] As of the 2010 United States Census the Metro area had a population of 169,842. The area ranks 12th most populous in the state of Pennsylvania and ranks 244th most populous in the United States.


The United States Office of Management and Budget also has designated Monroe County as part of the larger New York–Newark, NY–NJ–CT–PA Combined Statistical Area.[4] The larger combined area consists of the Lehigh Valley counties of Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton as well as Pike County in Pennsylvania, and several other Metro areas from the States of New Jersey and New York. As of the 2010 US Census, the population of the CSA was 23,076,664, making it the most populous Combined Statistical Area in the United States.



Politics



Presidential elections results












































































































































Presidential Elections Results[12]
Year

Republican

Democratic

Third Parties

2016
47.7% 33,386

48.5% 33,918
3.9% 2,704

2012
42.6% 26,867

55.9% 35,221
1.5% 935

2008
41.2% 28,293

57.5% 39,453
1.3% 872

2004

49.7% 27,971
49.6% 27,967
0.7% 404

2000

49.6% 23,265
46.8% 21,939
3.6% 1,674

1996

44.4% 17,326
42.4% 16,547
13.3% 5,192

1992

38.8% 14,557
35.9% 13,468
25.3% 9,475

1988

62.8% 17,185
36.0% 9,859
1.2% 327

1984

65.8% 16,109
33.5% 8,193
0.7% 172

1980

55.4% 12,357
33.9% 7,551
10.7% 2,381

1976

50.7% 10,228
47.3% 9,544
2.0% 393

1972

67.5% 12,701
29.9% 5,619
2.6% 494

1968

53.3% 9,465
39.1% 6,946
7.5% 1,336

1964
36.9% 6,281

62.4% 10,622
0.7% 116

1960

63.7% 11,299
35.6% 6,312
0.7% 115

1956

64.3% 10,081
35.1% 5,506
0.6% 92

1952

62.1% 9,502
37.6% 5,760
0.3% 42

1948

53.0% 6,674
47.0% 5,913


1944

52.9% 6,202
46.8% 5,490
0.3% 37

1940
47.3% 6,001

52.6% 6,670
0.1% 16

1936
41.0% 5,778

58.3% 8,212
0.6% 89

1932
41.6% 4,659

56.8% 6,357
1.6% 183

1928

69.4% 7,469
30.4% 3,266
0.3% 27

1924
44.3% 3,462

49.9% 3,901
5.8% 456

1920
48.0% 3,278

49.7% 3,396
2.3% 154

1916
29.8% 1,456

68.5% 3,348
1.7% 82

1912
11.6% 536

67.5% 3,107
20.9% 961

1908
31.6% 1,454

65.3% 3,004
3.1% 141

1904
34.5% 1,446

61.7% 2,587
3.9% 163

1900
28.0% 1,264

67.6% 3,054
4.4% 198

1896
31.8% 1,447

63.4% 2,887
4.8% 217

1892
24.5% 1,020

74.0% 3,078
1.5% 61

1888
25.0% 1,107

73.8% 3,274
1.3% 56


For much of the second half of the 20th century, Monroe County was a Republican stronghold. However, in recent years, party registration has leaned toward the Democratic Party, a result of continued migration to the county by former New York City residents, many of whom are Democrats. While in the 2004 U.S. presidential election the county was carried by Republican George W. Bush by a margin of four votes, Democrat Barack Obama carried Monroe County in the 2008 U.S. presidential election by a 17-point margin, 58% to 41%–the first Democrat to win the county since 1964, and only the second since 1940. The other three 2008 statewide Democratic candidates also carried the county handily.


As of November 2008, there are 113,960 registered voters in Monroe County.


  • Democratic: 53,801 (47.21%)

  • Republican: 38,905 (34.14%)

  • Other Parties: 21,254 (18.65%)


County commissioners


  • John Moyer, Chairman, Republican

  • Charles Garris, Republican

  • John Christy, Democratic


Other county offices


  • Controller, Marlo Merhige, Republican

  • Coroner, Thomas Yanac, Democratic

  • District Attorney, E. David Christine, Jr., Republican

  • Prothonotary, George Warden, Republican

  • Recorder of Deeds and Register of Wills, Josephine Ferro, Republican

  • Sheriff, Todd Martin, Republican

  • Treasurer, Theresa Johnson, Republican


State Representatives[13]



  • Maureen Madden, Democratic, 115th district


  • Jack Rader, Jr., Republican, 176th district


  • Rosemary Brown, Republican, 189th district[14]


State Senators



  • John P. Blake, Democratic, 22nd District


  • Mario Scavello, Republican, 40th district


U.S. Representatives



  • Tom Marino, Republican, Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district


  • Matthew Cartwright, Democratic, Pennsylvania's 17th congressional district


U.S. Senators



  • Robert P. Casey, Jr., Democratic


  • Pat Toomey, Republican


Governor



  • Tom Wolf, Democratic


Transportation


Public transportation throughout the county is provided by the Monroe County Transit Authority, known as the "Pocono Pony".[15] MCTA operates a fixed route bus system[16] and a paratransit curb to curb service for eligible populations.[17]



Major highways




  • I-80


  • I-380


  • US 209



  • US 209 Bus.


  • PA 33


  • PA 115


  • PA 191


  • PA 196


  • PA 314


  • PA 390


  • PA 402


  • PA 423


  • PA 447


  • PA 534


  • PA 611


  • PA 715


  • PA 903


  • PA 940



Education




Map of Monroe County, Pennsylvania Public School Districts



Colleges and universities


  • East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania


  • Northampton Community College (Monroe Campus)


Public school districts


  • East Stroudsburg Area School District

  • Pleasant Valley School District

  • Pocono Mountain School District

  • Stroudsburg Area School District


Charter schools


  • Evergreen Community Charter School, Cresco

  • Pocono Mountain Charter School, Tobyhanna, **charter revoked by PDE 2014**[18]


Technology schools


Monroe Career & Technical Institute, Bartonsville



Private schools


  • Art Learning Center, East Stroudsburg

  • Character Builders Christian Academy, Pocono Pines

  • East Stroudsburg Christian Academy, East Stroudsburg **closed in 2012**

  • Monsignor McHugh School, Cresco

  • Notre Dame Elementary School, East Stroudsburg

  • Notre Dame High School, East Stroudsburg

  • Pocono Central Catholic High School, Cresco **closed in 1988**

  • St Pauls Lutheran Pre-School, East Stroudsburg

  • Stroudsburg 7th Day Adventists School, Stroudsburg

  • Summit School of the Poconos, Stroudsburg

  • Triumphant & Excellence Academy 1, East Stroudsburg

  • Triumphant & Excellence Academy 2 TEA Institute, Tobyhanna

  • Triumphant Living Heritage, Marshalls Creek

  • Victory Baptist Christian School, Brodheadsville

Private schools are as reported in EdNA school database maintained and published by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 2011



Other


In addition to its rich cultural heritage, Monroe County is home to much of the Pennsylvania portion of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Sullivan Trail (The portion of the route of General John Sullivan's famous march of 1778 from Easton to New York that reaches from Tannersville to Pocono Pines. This trail leads to the road that scales Big Pocono Mountain, one of the highest points in the Poconos that offers magnificent vistas.), Sanofi Pasteur (manufacturer of vaccines), Pocono Raceway (home of two major NASCAR events and an IndyCar event held annually), Camelbeach Water Park and Camelback Ski Area, Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, three state parks (Big Pocono State Park, Gouldsboro State Park and Tobyhanna State Park), and Tobyhanna Army Depot (a major element of the Communications-Electronics Command and the largest Communications-Electronics repair, overhaul and fabrication facility in the Department of Defense).



Communities




Map of Monroe County, Pennsylvania with Municipal Labels showing Boroughs (red), Townships (white), and Census-designated places (blue).


Under Pennsylvania law, there are four types of incorporated municipalities: cities, boroughs, townships, and, in at most two cases, towns. The following cities, boroughs and townships are located in Monroe County:



Boroughs


  • Delaware Water Gap

  • East Stroudsburg

  • Mount Pocono


  • Stroudsburg (county seat)


Townships



  • Barrett

  • Chestnuthill

  • Coolbaugh

  • Eldred

  • Hamilton

  • Jackson

  • Middle Smithfield

  • Paradise

  • Pocono

  • Polk

  • Price

  • Ross

  • Smithfield

  • Stroud

  • Tobyhanna

  • Tunkhannock



Census-designated places


Census-designated places are geographical areas designated by the U.S. Census Bureau for the purposes of compiling demographic data. They are not actual jurisdictions under Pennsylvania law.



  • Arlington Heights

  • Brodheadsville

  • Effort

  • Emerald Lakes

  • Gouldsboro


  • Indian Mountain Lake (partially in Carbon County)

  • Mountainhome

  • Penn Estates

  • Pocono Pines


  • Saw Creek (mostly in Pike County)

  • Saylorsburg

  • Sierra View

  • Sun Valley



Unincorporated communities



  • Analomink

  • Appenzell

  • Bartonsville

  • Blakeslee

  • Bossardsville

  • Canadensis

  • Cherry Valley

  • Cresco

  • Gilbert

  • Gravel Place

  • Hamilton Square

  • Henryville

  • Jonas

  • Kellersville

  • Kemmertown

  • Kresgeville

  • Kunkletown

  • Long Pond

  • Marshalls Creek

  • McIlhaney

  • McMichaels

  • Meistertown

  • Neola

  • Paradise Valley

  • Pocono Manor

  • Pocono Summit

  • Reeders

  • Sciota

  • Scotrun

  • Shawnee on Delaware

  • Skytop

  • Snydersvillle

  • South Stroudsburg

  • Swiftwater

  • Tannersville

  • Tobyhanna



Population ranking


The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Monroe County.[19]


† county seat










































































Rank
City/Town/etc.
Municipal type
Population (2010 Census)



1

East Stroudsburg
Borough
9,840
2

Arlington Heights
CDP
6,333
3

† Stroudsburg
Borough
5,567
4

Sierra View
CDP
4,813
5

Penn Estates
CDP
4,493
6

Indian Mountain Lake (partially in Carbon County)
CDP
4,372
7

Saw Creek (mostly in Pike County)
CDP
4,016
8

Mount Pocono
Borough
3,170
9

Emerald Lakes
CDP
2,886
10

Sun Valley
CDP
2,399
11

Effort
CDP
2,269
12

Brodheadsville
CDP
1,800
13

Pocono Pines
CDP
1,409
14

Mountainhome
CDP
1,182
15

Saylorsburg
CDP
1,126
16

Gouldsboro (mostly in Wayne County)
CDP
890
17

Delaware Water Gap
Borough
746


See also


  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Monroe County, Pennsylvania


References




  1. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 212. 


  2. ^ ab "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved November 20, 2013. 


  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07. 


  4. ^ abc "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-11-10. Retrieved 2016-05-11. 


  5. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2015. 


  6. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017. 


  7. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 9, 2015. 


  8. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved March 9, 2015. 


  9. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 24, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 9, 2015. 


  10. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved March 9, 2015. 


  11. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 


  12. ^ http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS


  13. ^ Center, Legislativate Data Processing. "Find Your Legislator". The official website for the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Retrieved 2017-04-25. 


  14. ^ http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/findyourlegislator/county_list.cfm?CNTYLIST=MONROE


  15. ^ Monroe County Transit Authority. Gomcta.com. Retrieved on 2013-08-09.


  16. ^ Pocono Pony Bus Routes. Gomcta.com (2013-06-08). Retrieved on 2013-08-09.


  17. ^ Monroe County Transportation Authority, The Pocono Pony's Shared Ride Service. Gomcta.com. Retrieved on 2013-08-09.


  18. ^ Jenna Ebersole (June 5, 2014). "Pocono Mountain Charter School's charter revoked". Pocono Record. 


  19. ^ https://www.census.gov/2010census/






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