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Mount Pocono is a borough in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It is located nearly centered in the southernmost county of five in the northeastern corner that are part of the Pocono Mountains. The borough serves as a local highway nexus and sees a lot of tourist traffic making use of resources in the region. As of the 2020 census, the borough population was 3,083 residents.

Early 19th-century settlers used the area for lumbering. The "New Mount Pocono" post office was established in 1848. The town's name was changed in 1864 to "Forks", because of its five-way intersection where Pennsylvania Route 611 and Pennsylvania Route 940 cross and Pennsylvania Route 196 begins. The name was changed again in 1886 to "Mount Pocono". The Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad provided transportation from New York City and Philadelphia. Mount Pocono quickly developed as a summer resort, advertising clean mountain air, spring water, luxury hotels, and excellent fishing.

Mount Pocono is located at 41°7′23″N 75°21′34″W (41.123012, −75.359574), and is nearly centered in Monroe County—the most southerly and centered county of the five counties containing portions of the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The region's valleys include left-bank tributaries of the Lehigh River in the southern half, and as the mountain ranges narrow closer to New York, are instead drained by left-bank tributaries of the Susquehanna River. To the east, all Poconos ridge lines drain into the Delaware River or right bank tributaries of the Delaware.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.0 km²), all of it land.

Pocono, PA places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH) - Pocono provides comprehensive medical care, including primary care, specialty services, and emergency care. Phoenix Athletica provides a comprehensive fitness experience with state-of-the-art equipment and personal training. Planet Fitness is a great option for affordable gym memberships and fitness training. Check out Boundless Yoga for yoga sessions designed to improve flexibility and reduce stress. Stroud Crossfit is perfect for those looking for high-intensity training and community support. Pocono Chiropractic Clinic offers holistic treatments to enhance physical health and alleviate pain. Reach For The Stars Dance Studio offers dance classes that promote physical fitness.

Top sites in Pocono, PA: Hickory Run State Park, Blue Mountain Resort, Delaware Water Gap.

Elevation: 1,988 ft (606 m). Area: 3.5 square miles (9.0 km²). Area Code: 570 and 272. Population: 3,071 (2022). ZIP Code: 18355.

FAQs

Is Pocono, PA a town or a city?

Mount Pocono is a borough in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It is located nearly centered in the southernmost county of five in the northeastern corner that are part of the Pocono Mountains. The borough serves as a local highway nexus and sees a lot of tourist traffic making use of resources in the region.

Is Pocono, PA a good place to live?

Mount Pocono is in Monroe County. Living in Mount Pocono offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Mount Pocono and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Mount Pocono are above average.

What are the demographics of Pocono, PA?

Mount Pocono, PA is home to a population of 3.1k people, of which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 19.5% of Mount Pocono, PA residents were born outside of the country (603 people). In 2022, there were 1.25 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.25k people) in Mount Pocono, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1k White (Hispanic) and 500 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia

Borough of Pocono

Niche

Data USA

Hickory Run State Park

Blue Mountain Resort

Delaware Water Gap

Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH) - Pocono

Phoenix Athletica

Planet Fitness

Boundless Yoga

Stroud Crossfit

Pocono Chiropractic Clinic

Reach For The Stars Dance Studio

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