Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
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Downtown Stroudsburg
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Location of Stroudsburg in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
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 Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Monroe | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.74 sq mi (4.51 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.73 sq mi (4.47 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) | |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,927 | |
| • Density | 3,435.94/sq mi (1,326.91/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP Code |
18360
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| Area code(s) | 570 and 272 | |
| Website | http://stroudsburgboro.com | |
Stroudsburg is a town, also known as a borough, in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. It is the main town of the county. Stroudsburg is located in the beautiful Poconos region. It's about five miles (8 km) from the Delaware Water Gap. Several creeks, like Brodhead Creek, McMichaels Creek, and Pocono Creek, meet here. In 2020, about 5,927 people lived in Stroudsburg.
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History of Stroudsburg
Stroudsburg was planned out in 1799 by Colonel Jacob Stroud (1735–1806). His family had actually started the settlement of Stroudsburg much earlier, in the mid-1700s.
Several important places in Stroudsburg are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Academy Hill Historic District, the Kitson Woolen Mill, the Monroe County Courthouse, and the Stroud Mansion. These places are recognized for their historical importance.
Geography and Location
Stroudsburg is located at 40.985764 degrees north latitude and -75.195352 degrees west longitude.
The town covers a total area of about 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2). Most of this area, about 1.8 square miles (4.6 km2), is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), is water.
Stroudsburg is about 38 miles (61 km) north of Allentown. It is also about 53 miles (85 km) southeast of Scranton. The town sits about 500 feet (152 meters) above sea level.
Stroudsburg is right in the middle of the Pocono Mountains. This area is a very popular tourist spot in Pennsylvania. It brings in almost $1 billion and over 8 million visitors every year.
Exploring Downtown Stroudsburg
Downtown Stroudsburg is the main business area for the towns nearby. It is the county seat for Monroe County. You can easily reach it from Interstate 80. It's known as the only traditional downtown in this area.
Downtown Stroudsburg has many shops and places to visit. You can find Dunkelberger’s Sports Outfitters here. There are also over 24 restaurants and 9 art galleries. You can find clothing stores, antique shops, and specialty stores. There are two hotels and a local YMCA. Many banks and law offices are also located downtown.
The streets are wide and lined with trees. The buildings have interesting historical architecture. There is plenty of parking available on the street, in municipal lots, and in a parking garage. About 250,000 people live in the total trade area around Stroudsburg. This includes all of Monroe and Pike Counties, plus parts of northern Northampton County and Warren County, New Jersey.
Downtown Stroudsburg is a key area for new shopping centers. Many businesses want to be close to this historic downtown. Important places here include:
- The Sherman Theater and regional performing arts Center
- The MCAC Community Cultural Center
- The Monroe County Historical Association
- The Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau
- The East Stroudsburg University Business Accelerator
- The Pocono Family YMCA
- The US Post Office
- The Monroe County Courthouse
- The Monroe County Administration Center
- The largest regional police force in Pennsylvania
- The Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce
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Restaurant district
Climate and Weather
Stroudsburg has a humid continental climate. This means it has hot summers and cold winters. It also gets rain or snow throughout the year.
The average temperature in January is about 27.5°F (-2.5°C). In July, the average temperature is about 72.7°F (22.6°C). The highest temperature ever recorded was 106°F (41°C) in September. The lowest was -35°F (-37°C) in January.
Stroudsburg gets about 53.55 inches (1360 mm) of precipitation each year. This includes about 41.6 inches (106 cm) of snow. January is usually the snowiest month. Large snowstorms with 12 inches (30 cm) or more of snow can happen every few years.
| Climate data for East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1911–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 72 (22) |
75 (24) |
87 (31) |
96 (36) |
97 (36) |
100 (38) |
104 (40) |
103 (39) |
106 (41) |
95 (35) |
86 (30) |
72 (22) |
106 (41) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 35.8 (2.1) |
39.3 (4.1) |
48.2 (9.0) |
61.9 (16.6) |
72.1 (22.3) |
79.6 (26.4) |
84.3 (29.1) |
82.3 (27.9) |
74.9 (23.8) |
63.0 (17.2) |
51.0 (10.6) |
40.4 (4.7) |
61.1 (16.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 27.5 (−2.5) |
30.0 (−1.1) |
38.0 (3.3) |
49.5 (9.7) |
59.8 (15.4) |
67.8 (19.9) |
72.7 (22.6) |
70.7 (21.5) |
63.6 (17.6) |
51.7 (10.9) |
41.2 (5.1) |
32.5 (0.3) |
50.4 (10.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 19.3 (−7.1) |
20.6 (−6.3) |
27.9 (−2.3) |
37.2 (2.9) |
47.4 (8.6) |
56.1 (13.4) |
61.0 (16.1) |
59.2 (15.1) |
52.3 (11.3) |
40.4 (4.7) |
31.5 (−0.3) |
24.5 (−4.2) |
39.8 (4.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −35 (−37) |
−21 (−29) |
−11 (−24) |
10 (−12) |
24 (−4) |
32 (0) |
36 (2) |
32 (0) |
20 (−7) |
14 (−10) |
2 (−17) |
−14 (−26) |
−35 (−37) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.78 (96) |
3.12 (79) |
4.04 (103) |
4.31 (109) |
4.41 (112) |
5.50 (140) |
4.71 (120) |
4.83 (123) |
5.30 (135) |
5.24 (133) |
3.89 (99) |
4.42 (112) |
53.55 (1,360) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 11.3 (29) |
10.3 (26) |
9.5 (24) |
0.9 (2.3) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
1.5 (3.8) |
8.0 (20) |
41.6 (106) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 12.7 | 11.2 | 11.4 | 12.4 | 13.9 | 12.0 | 12.3 | 11.7 | 9.5 | 12.0 | 10.9 | 12.3 | 142.3 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 7.4 | 6.1 | 4.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 4.9 | 24.5 |
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Population and People
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In 2000, there were 5,756 people living in Stroudsburg. These people lived in 2,422 households. About 1,237 of these were families. The population density was about 3,245 people per square mile. There were 2,630 housing units in the town.
The people in Stroudsburg come from many different backgrounds. In 2000, about 58% of the people were White. About 30% were African American. There were also smaller groups of Native American and Asian residents. About 7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 25% of households had children under 18 living with them. About 35% were married couples. The average household had 2.30 people. The average family had 2.98 people.
The median age in Stroudsburg was 35 years old. This means half the people were younger than 35 and half were older. About 21% of the population was under 18. About 15% were between 18 and 24.
The median income for a household was $32,409. For families, the median income was $47,500. The average income per person in the town was $18,965. About 19% of the population lived below the poverty line.
Local Media
Stroudsburg is part of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre media market. This means it gets news and entertainment from that larger area.
- Radio: WPCO-840 AM has been serving the community since 1947. WSBG-93.5 FM started broadcasting in 1964.
- Television: TV stations like WBRE-28, WNEP-16, and WYOU-22 all have news offices in downtown Stroudsburg.
- Newspaper: The main office for the Pocono Record newspaper is also located in Stroudsburg.
Transportation and Utilities
How People Travel in Stroudsburg
As of 2020, Stroudsburg has about 22.68 miles (36.50 km) of public roads. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) maintains about 7.99 miles (12.86 km) of these roads. The rest, about 14.69 miles (23.64 km), are maintained by the borough itself.
Major Roads and Highways
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The most important highways in Stroudsburg are Interstate 80 and U.S. Route 209. They run together through the southern part of the town. U.S. Route 209 Business goes through the center of town along Main Street.
Other important roads include Pennsylvania Route 191, which follows Broad Street and Fifth Street. Pennsylvania Route 611 also goes through the center of town. It follows Foxtown Hill Road, Park Avenue, Main Street, and Ninth Street.
Public Transportation Options
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The Monroe County Transit Authority (MCTA) provides bus services in Monroe County. Stroudsburg is served by MCTA's Blue, Yellow, and Red bus routes. The main hub for some routes is at the Stroud Mall. From there, you can connect to other MCTA routes.
In the past, train services like the Phoebe Snow and the Lake Cities served the town. These services stopped in the mid-1960s. Since the 2010s, there have been efforts to bring back passenger train service to New York City. This is part of the Lackawanna Cut-Off Restoration Project.
Martz Bus and Aegean Transportation offer bus services to New York City. Other smaller companies provide service to Paterson, New Jersey and parts of Upper Manhattan.
Essential Services and Utilities
- Electricity: Both PPL Corporation and FirstEnergy (through its company Met-Ed) provide electricity to Stroudsburg. Their service areas overlap, and they share power lines.
- Natural Gas: UGI Central Penn Gas provides natural gas to homes and businesses in Stroudsburg.
- Water: The Brodhead Creek Regional Authority supplies water to Stroudsburg and nearby areas. Their water comes from the Brodhead Creek.
- Sewer: The Stroudsburg Borough Sewer Department handles sewer services. They operate a wastewater treatment plant.
- Trash and Recycling: Private companies collect trash in Stroudsburg. The borough itself handles recycling collection.
Education in Stroudsburg
The Stroudsburg Area School District serves the borough. This district includes several schools for different age groups:
- Elementary Schools (Grades K-4):
- Arlington Heights Elementary
- B.F. Morey Elementary
- Hamilton Elementary
- Stroudsburg Chipperfield Elementary School
- Middle School (Grades 5-7): Stroudsburg Middle School
- Junior High School (Grades 8-9): Stroudsburg Junior High School
- High School (Grades 10-12): Stroudsburg High School
The sports teams for Stroudsburg High School are called the Mountaineers. Their school colors are maroon and white.
Ecology and Nature
Stroudsburg's natural environment is mainly an Appalachian Oak forest. This means the area is covered by Eastern Hardwood Forests.
In spring, the plants usually bloom in late April. In the fall, the leaves change color and are most vibrant in mid-October. The area is in plant hardiness zone 6b. This means the average coldest temperature in winter is about -4.8°F (-20.4°C).
Notable People from Stroudsburg
Many interesting people have come from Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania:
- Bugz Ronin – An American record producer and songwriter.
- Al Cohn – A famous jazz saxophonist.
- George Gorse – An expert in art history.
- Sebastian Joseph-Day – A football player for the Los Angeles Chargers.
- Byron K. Lichtenberg – An astronaut who flew on Space Shuttle missions STS-9 and STS-45.
- Chris Neild – An American football player who played for the Washington Commanders.
- Mike Nikorak – A baseball player.
- A. Mitchell Palmer – The 50th Attorney General of the United States.
- Debralee Scott – An actress.
- Joseph Horace Shull – A former U.S. Congressman.
- G.E. Smith – A musician.
- John Summerfield Staples – He famously served as a substitute for President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War draft.
See also
In Spanish: Stroudsburg para niños
