Community Information for Monroe County Pa

Monroe County, PA — Township Community Cards

Monroe County, PA — Township Community Cards

16 townships — quick facts, short summaries, and municipal links. Images are stock-style scenic banners.

Data: 2020 pop. & municipal sources

Barrett Township

Pop: ~4,053 • Area: ~53 sq mi
School District: Pocono Mountain School District

Forest, resorts and a quieter Poconos lifestyle — Barrett mixes historic resorts and scenic open space with small community services and seasonal visitors.

Chestnuthill Township

Pop: ~16,708 • Area: ~37.5 sq mi
School District: Pleasant Valley School District

Semi-rural with growing residential areas (Brodheadsville, Effort) — a mix of farmland, neighborhoods, and expanding services.

Coolbaugh Township

Pop: ~20,451 • Area: (largest by pop)
School District: Pocono Mountain School District

Mixed-use: residential neighborhoods, many vacation properties (Tobyhanna, Pocono Lake), recreation and employers (e.g., Tobyhanna Army Depot).

Eldred Township

Pop: ~2,936
School District: Pleasant Valley School District

Small, rural and low-density — Eldred is quieter with a close-knit community and classic country township services.

Hamilton Township

Pop: ~8,635 • Area: ~38.5 sq mi
School District: Stroudsburg Area School District

Rural with small communities and historic sites — close to Stroudsburg but retaining farmland, open space, and local services.

Jackson Township

Pop: ~6,578 • Area: ~29.9 sq mi
School District: Pocono Mountain School District

Rural and historically agricultural/logging — includes parts of Big Pocono State Park and small hamlets; lower population density.

Middle Smithfield Township

Pop: ~16,014 • Area: ~54.2 sq mi
School District: East Stroudsburg Area School District

Large semi-rural township with waterways and historic properties — good access to outdoor recreation and preserved natural areas.

Paradise Township

Pop: ~3,120
School District: Pocono Mountain School District

Small, forested, and tranquil — a quiet township with a close community and local parks.

Pocono Township

Pop: ~10,868 • Area: ~34.4 sq mi
School District: Pocono Mountain School District

Commercial and recreational hub — resorts, visitor amenities and highway access make this a visible part of the Poconos.

Polk Township

Pop: ~7,473 • Area: ~31.2 sq mi
School District: Pleasant Valley School District

Rural, with rolling hills and small historic hamlets (Kresgeville) — farming, open space and community events define the pace of life.

Price Township

Pop: ~3,673
School District: East Stroudsburg Area School District

Tranquil and forested — Price is mostly residential and natural land, positioned between East Stroudsburg and the Delaware Water Gap area.

Ross Township

Pop: ~5,875
School District: Pleasant Valley School District

Quiet and community-focused — Ross offers parks, small-town governance and many local volunteer opportunities.

Smithfield Township

Pop: ~8,001 • Area: ~23.6 sq mi
School District: East Stroudsburg Area School District

One of the older townships with historic roots — Smithfield balances business, small neighborhoods, and access to outdoor recreation.

Stroud Township

Pop: ~19,160
School District: Stroudsburg Area School District

More populated and amenity-rich — a suburban/rural mix with parks, municipal services, and easy access to Stroudsburg/Stroudsburg area resources.

Tobyhanna Township

Pop: ~8,290 • Area: ~52.6 sq mi
School District: Pocono Mountain School District

Residential communities with lakes and forests — popular for Pocono-style living, outdoor recreation, and lakeside neighborhoods.

Tunkhannock Township

Pop: ~7,037 • Area: ~38.8 sq mi
School District: Pocono Mountain School District

Wooded, ecologically rich and low-density — one of the more secluded townships with strong conservation and rural character.