Eldred township, Pennsylvania
Eldred township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Eldred township is a geographic entity located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,613. The land area covers 24.50 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,613 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 57.3 yrs | ±2.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,064 | ±130 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,285 | ±171 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,064 | ±130 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 221 | ±103 |
| Median Home Value | $313,500 | ±$67,897 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,202 | ±$135 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,526 | ±$16,868 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,412 | ±$7,377 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | ±7.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 233 | ±180 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,172 | ±199 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.7% | ±2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 2,600 (2024)
ID: 209395
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ACTING SECRETARY
PO BOX 600, KUNKLETOWN PA 18058-0600
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GUS Population: 166,523 (2024)
ID: 111853
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SENIOR PLANNER
1 QUAKER PLZ, STE 201, STROUDSBURG PA 18360-9406
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Eldred | PK-06 | Eldred, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | ALPHA, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Stroudsburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bethlehem, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Easton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Stroudsburg, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Bethlehem, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Jim Thorpe, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Easton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Catasauqua, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Triangle Tech Inc-Bethlehem
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College | 14.1 mi away | 3184 Airport Road, Bethlehem, PA, 18017 |
6102662910
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WESTERN POCONO COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 131 PILGRIM WAY, BRODHEADSVILLE, PA, 18322 |
(570) 992-7934
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CDE Career Institute
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College Vocational | 14.2 mi away | 2942 Route 611, Tannersville, PA, 18372 |
5704099023
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PALMERTON AREA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 402 DELAWARE AVE, PALMERTON, PA, 18071 |
(610) 826-3424
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Falcon Institute of Health and Science
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College Vocational | 14.3 mi away | 3045 Avenue B, Bethlehem, PA, 18017-2113 |
6102532527
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MEMORIAL LIBRARY OF NAZARETH & VICINITY
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 295 E CENTER ST, NAZARETH, PA, 18064 |
(610) 759-4932
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Northampton County Area Community College
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College | 14.4 mi away | 3835 Green Pond Rd, Bethlehem, PA, 18020-7599 |
6108615300
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SLATINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY INC
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 650 MAIN ST, SLATINGTON, PA, 18080 |
(610) 767-6461
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The Beauty Institute
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College Vocational | 14.7 mi away | 344 Stroud Mall Road Suite 308, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360-1720 |
732320219473232
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NORTHAMPTON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | GEORGE SCHISLER BLDG, 1615 LAUBACH, NORTHAMPTON, PA, 18067 |
(610) 262-7537
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LEHIGHTON 1SSW, PA US, located 13.3 miles from Eldred township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.6° | 18.7° | 27.2° | 3.76" | 7.8" |
| February | 38.4° | 20.6° | 29.5° | 2.92" | 9.8" |
| March | 47.2° | 27.7° | 37.5° | 3.90" | 6.3" |
| April | 60.9° | 38.0° | 49.5° | 3.86" | 0.4" |
| May | 70.5° | 48.3° | 59.4° | 4.25" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.6° | 57.1° | 67.4° | 5.15" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.7° | 62.4° | 72.1° | 4.65" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.8° | 60.0° | 69.9° | 4.86" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.3° | 52.7° | 63.0° | 5.60" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.6° | 41.1° | 51.4° | 4.73" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.1° | 31.7° | 40.9° | 3.85" | 0.3" |
| December | 39.8° | 24.4° | 32.1° | 4.36" | 2.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brodheadsville CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
| Effort CDP | CDP | 5.8 mi | — |
| Chapman borough | Borough | 7.2 mi | — |
| Saylorsburg CDP | CDP | 7.3 mi | — |
| Wind Gap borough | Borough | 8.1 mi | — |
| Cherryville CDP | CDP | 8.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4208922904. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.