Monroe County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 169,842. Its county seat is Stroudsburg. 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.
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.
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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.
Adjacent counties
National protected areas
- Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (part)
- Middle Delaware National Scenic River (part)
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Demographics
As of the census 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 United States Office of Management and Budget has designated Monroe County of Pennsylvania as the East Stroudsburg, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. 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. 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
Party registration leans 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 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, Robert Allen
- Jury Commissioner, Pam Bisbing, Republican
- 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, Claudette Seager, Democratic
State Representatives
- Maureen Madden, Democratic, 115th district
- Jack Rader, Jr., Republican, 176th district
- Rosemary Brown, Republican, 189th district
State Senators
After 2010 redistricting divided into 2 senatorial districts.
- 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". MCTA operates a fixed route bus system and a paratransit curb to curb service for eligible populations.
Education
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**
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 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
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
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.
Unincorporated communities
Population ranking
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Monroe County.
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See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
References
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