East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

General Information
Name	East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Native Name
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Settlement Type	Borough
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Location
Coordinates	41°0 5°N
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Population
Total	10,333
Density	per km²
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Time Zone
Standard	UTC-5
DST	UTC-4

East Stroudsburg is a borough in Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is located in the Pocono Mountains region of the state. As of the 2020 census, the borough had a population of 10,333.

History

East Stroudsburg was originally known as "Dansbury," named after an early settler, Daniel Brodhead. The name was changed to East Stroudsburg in 1870 when the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad opened a station in the area. The borough was incorporated in the same year.

Geography

East Stroudsburg is located at

   
       41°0 
       5°N
   

. According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.9 square miles, all of it land.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 10,333 people residing in the borough. The population density was 3,563.1 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the borough was diverse, with a significant percentage of the population being of Hispanic or Latino origin.

Education

East Stroudsburg is home to East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, a public university that is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. The university offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Economy

The economy of East Stroudsburg is diverse, with sectors such as education, healthcare, and retail playing significant roles. The presence of East Stroudsburg University contributes to the local economy by providing jobs and attracting students to the area.

Transportation

East Stroudsburg is served by several major highways, including Interstate 80, which provides access to New York City and other major cities. Public transportation is available through the Monroe County Transit Authority.

Healthcare

The borough is served by the Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono, which provides a range of medical services to the community. The hospital is part of the Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Notable People

• James Mungro, former professional American football player.
• Jalen Cannon, professional basketball player.

External links

• Official website