Poverty Rate in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
In Monroe County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 21,446 of 163,391 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Monroe County, Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Monroe County, Pennsylvania is 13.1%.
- How many people in Monroe County, Pennsylvania live in poverty?
In Monroe County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 21,446 of 163,391 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Monroe County, Pennsylvania compare to the average for Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Monroe County, Pennsylvania is 11.02% higher than the Pennsylvania average. In Monroe County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 13.1% of 163,391 people live in poverty. In Pennsylvania, 11.8% of 12,553,587 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Monroe County, Pennsylvania compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Monroe County, Pennsylvania is 3.97% higher than the US average. In Monroe County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 13.1% of 163,391 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Arlington Heights, Pennsylvania 10.7% of 6,278 people.
- Big Bass Lake, Pennsylvania 7.2% of 1,420 people.
- Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania 3.2% of 1,763 people.
- Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania 14.3% of 652 people.
- East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 15% of 8,033 people.
Under 18 years
9.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
9.8% of 31 thousand people
Under 5 years
8.7% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
8.7% of 7 thousand people
5 to 17 years
10.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
10.1% of 24 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
9.5% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
9.5% of 31 thousand people
18 to 64 years
8.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
8.6% of 99 thousand people
18 to 34 years
8.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
8.5% of 31 thousand people
35 to 64 years
8.6% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
8.6% of 68 thousand people
60 years and over
10.5% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
10.5% of 46 thousand people
65 years and over
8.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
8.9% of 33 thousand people
White
8.4% Poverty Rate for White people in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
8.4% of 102 thousand people
Black or African American
11.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
11.3% of 23 thousand people
Some other race
11.3% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
11.3% of 11 thousand people
Two or more races
7.6% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
7.6% of 22 thousand people
Hispanic
7.9% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
7.9% of 31 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
8.7% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
8.7% of 97 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
8.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
8.6% of 119 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
13.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
13.8% of 11 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
11.9% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
11.9% of 43 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
5.7% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
5.7% of 32 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
5.3% of 32 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
4.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
4.7% of 82 thousand people
Employed
3.4% Poverty Rate for employed people in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
3.4% of 77 thousand people
Male
3.3% Poverty Rate for employed men in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
3.3% of 40 thousand people
Female
3.4% Poverty Rate for employed women in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
3.4% of 37 thousand people
Unemployed
23.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
23.8% of 5 thousand people
Male
21.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
21.8% of 4 thousand people
Female
27.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
27.5% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
8.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
8.7% of 136 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
1.2% of 57 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
11.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
11.4% of 27 thousand people
Did not work
15.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
15.3% of 52 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
19.7% Poverty Rate for single people in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
19.7% of 28 thousand people
Male
19.1% Poverty Rate for single men in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
19.1% of 15 thousand people
Female
20.5% Poverty Rate for single women in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
20.5% of 13 thousand people
18 to 24 years
40.1% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
40.1% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
17.3% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
17.3% of 4 thousand people
35 to 44 years
11.8% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
11.8% of 4 thousand people
45 to 54 years
19.2% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
19.2% of 4 thousand people
55 to 64 years
30.6% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
30.6% of 6 thousand people
65 to 74 years
10.3% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
10.3% of 5 thousand people
75 years and over
17.4% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
17.4% of 4 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
1.9% of 12 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
28% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
28% of 5 thousand people
Did not work
34.8% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
34.8% of 11 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
8.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
2023
8.7%
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