Monroe County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Name: Monroe County, Pennsylvania Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Monroe County, Pennsylvania has a population of 167,515, the 20th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $83,565 and the median home value is $267,600. The poverty rate is 10.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Monroe County Quick Facts

Population 167,515

Median Household Income $83,565

Median Home Value $267,600

Poverty Rate 10.7%

Unemployment Rate 6.9%

Median Age 44.1 years

Homeownership Rate 80.2%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.4%

High School Graduation 90.5%

Cities/Places 17

Population 167,515 20th of 67

Median Income $83,565 7% higher than state

Poverty Rate 10.7%

Unemployment 6.9%

How Monroe County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	167,784	167,515	-0.2%
Median household income	$82,374	$83,565	+1.4%
Median home value	$241,200	$267,600	+10.9%

Median Household Income

Monroe

$83,565

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Monroe

$267,600

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.3%

$25K-$50K 17.1%

$50K-$100K 28.3%

$100K+ 41.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.1%

$10K-$15K

2.5%

$15K-$20K

2.7%

$20K-$25K

3.9%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

3.7%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

6.0%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

13.2%

$100K-$125K

12.3%

$125K-$150K

8.9%

$150K-$200K

10.3%

$200K+

10.0%

Employment

6.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

60.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.2%

Renter 19.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,393/mo 20.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.1%

18-34

20.6%

35-54

24.4%

55-74

28.5%

75+

7.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Monroe County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
East Stroudsburg	9,319	$59,821	15.0%	$227,900
Arlington Heights	6,847	$70,779	14.4%	$277,300
Sierra View	6,365	$84,315	7.6%	$252,600
Stroudsburg	5,894	$66,674	12.0%	$229,800
Saw Creek	4,422	$70,540	11.7%	$262,500
Indian Mountain Lake	3,889	$71,547	15.4%	$208,100
Penn Estates	3,659	$118,681	15.0%	$283,100
Mount Pocono	3,072	$79,375	18.1%	$241,100
Emerald Lakes	2,716	$103,500	6.1%	$264,800
Sun Valley	2,529	$78,500	4.1%	$235,000
Brodheadsville	1,774	$121,563	1.9%	$284,200
Effort	1,743	$110,909	3.5%	$314,000
Pocono Pines	953	$114,643	5.5%	$275,500
Mountainhome	887	$84,591	1.9%	$281,600
Saylorsburg	804	$90,530	6.6%	$223,900
Delaware Water Gap	738	$95,313	9.8%	$300,000
Gouldsboro	713	$67,303	2.2%	$236,200

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Population Overview

Monroe County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 167,515. It is the 20th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Monroe County is 44.1 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Monroe County is $83,565. This is 7% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 4% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 31% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $267,600. Housing costs are 5% higher than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Monroe County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (18.1% vs 8.7%).

Education

27.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Monroe County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Pennsylvania and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Monroe County, Pennsylvania?

Monroe County has a population of 167,515, making it the 20th most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Monroe County?

The median household income in Monroe County is $83,565 with a poverty rate of 10.7%.

How many cities are in Monroe County, Pennsylvania?

Monroe County contains 17 Census-designated places.