Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 953, Pocono Pines's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Pocono Pines is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Monroe County. The total population is 953. It ranks as the 1017th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pocono Pines is 57.1 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 11.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pocono Pines is $114,643. This is 47% higher than the state median of $77,971. It is also 42% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.5%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $275,500. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Pocono Pines is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 97.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pocono Pines is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.4% of the population. Asian residents account for 13.3%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (13.3% vs 3.8%).

Education

44.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% higher 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 89.8%. Notably, 31.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.