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General Facts
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- Pike County lies in the northeastern part of
Pennsylvania along the Delaware River; it borders partly on New York
State and New Jersey. Lake Wallenpaupack, along the county's
northwestern border, forms its boundary with Wayne County. The
southwestern side lies in the heart of the famed Pocono Mountains.
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- In area, Pike County covers 547.2 square miles
including about 13 square miles of water. The County is approximately
one-half the size of the entire state of Rhode Island.
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- Pike
ranks as the 115th fastest growing counties in the US and is
the fastest growing county in Pennsylvania (for counties with
populations over 10,000 and second fastest behind Forest County). Pike
has a population estimated at 58,633 in 2007 and has grown 26.6% since
2000. See
article.
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- Median value of owner-occupied housing units
was $118,300 in 2000.
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- Retail sales per capita was $4,785 in 2002.
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- The largest employment sectors are Service,
Wholesale/Retail and Construction. Tourism is the driving economic
force with Construction a close second. See Business
Sheet.
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- Distance to nearby cities:
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Miles
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| Scranton, PA |
50
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| New York, NY |
75
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| Allentown, PA |
77
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| Philadelphia, PA |
125
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- Pike County’s natural resources are an
extremely important asset locally, regionally and statewide. Outdoor
recreation is a natural in Pike County with many species of fish to
catch, canoeing and rafting down the Delaware River, viewing
waterfalls, hiking trails, sightseeing, swimming, boating, camping, and
cycling . Hawk and eagle watching along the Delaware River is also very
popular. There are 11,604 acres of state and federal land in Pike
County which is 32% of the entire county.
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Acres
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| Pike County Total |
350,208
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| State and Federal
Total in Pike County |
110,604
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| State Forest |
67,768
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| Game Lands |
24,243
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| State Parks |
2,971
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| Delaware Water Gap
National Recreation Area |
15,622
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| People
& Income Overview |
Value
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Rank in U.S.
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| Population (2006) |
58,195
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854
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| Growth (%) since 1990 |
107.6%
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45
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| Households (2000) |
17,433
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982
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| Labor Force (persons) (2006) |
26,269
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908
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| Unemployment Rate (2006) |
6.0
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635
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| Per Capita Personal Income (2005) |
$26,719
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1468
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| Median Household Income (2004) |
$50,368
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296
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| Poverty Rate (2004) |
7.4
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2924
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| H.S. Diploma or More - % of Adults 25+ (2000) |
86.8
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373
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| Bachelor's Deg. or More - % of Adults 25+ (2000) |
19.0
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>818
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| Industry
Overview (2006) |
Value
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Rank in U.S.
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| Covered Employment |
11,071
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1350
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| Avg wage per job |
$28,035
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1852
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| Manufacturing - % all jobs in County |
3.0%
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2523
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| Avg wage per job |
$53,938
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273
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| Transportation & Warehousing - % all
jobs in County |
1.9%
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1710
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| Avg wage per job |
$27.270
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2934
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| Finance and Insurance - % all jobs in County |
1.8%
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2279
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| Avg wage per job |
$37,986
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1060
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See also MapStats (PDF) from the Federal Government.
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Why People Move to Pike
County?
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County because it is a beautiful place to live and homes are
inexpensive compared to the surrounding counties. However, many people
who live in Pike County work in a neighboring counties or even commute
to New York City. See the links to transportation
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- The median home value is $118,300
compared to $144,500 and $157,700 in Orange and Sussex counties.
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commute time to work for Pike County residents is also the highest
compared to neighboring counties and the state; 46 minutes in Pike
County compared to the next highest value of 38 minutes. Pike
County has the second longest commute time to work in the country.
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- The Milford-Montague Toll Bridge is the
northern-most bridge crossing the Delaware River under the Commission’s
jurisdiction. Located seven miles south of the New Jersey/New York
state line, the bridge connects U.S. Route 206 at Montague, N.J. to
U.S. Routes 6 and 209 at Milford, Pa. Traffic increases by about 50%
during the summer months. The bridge’s average daily traffic was 8,400
vehicles in 2007. News Articles: 1 and 2
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see for yourself. Download More Data |
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| County (State) |
1940
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1950
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1960
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1970
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1980
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1990
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2000
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2006
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| Monroe
(PA) |
29,802
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33,773
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39,567
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45,422
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69,409
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96,709
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139,844
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165,685
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| Pike
(PA) |
7,452
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8,425
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9,158
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11,818
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18,271
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27,966
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46,653
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58,195
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| Wayne
(PA) |
29,934
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28,478
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28,237
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29,581
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35,237
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39,944
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47,927
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50,929
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| Sussex
(NJ) |
29,632
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34,423
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49,255
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77,528
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116,119
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130,943
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144,696
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153,384
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| Orange
(NY) |
140,113
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152,255
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183,734
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221,657
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259,603
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307,647
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343,128
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376,392
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for 1940-1990 from the 1990 Census of Population and Housing Report
(1990 CPH-2-1) |
| Data
for 2000 to 2006 from the Census Data and Estimates |
| Orange
County not shown in graph. |
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Wayne
PA
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Pike
PA
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Monroe
PA
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Orange
NY
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Sussex
NJ
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PA
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NY
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NJ
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| Land area, 2000 (sq. mi.) |
729
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547
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609
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816
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521
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44,816
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47,214
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7,417
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| Population, 2006 estimate |
50,929
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58,195
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165,685
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376,392
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153,384
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12.4
mil
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19.3
mil
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8.7
mil
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| Estimated perons per sq. mi., 2006 |
69.8
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106.4
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272.3
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461.1
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294.3
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278l
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409
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1176
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| Population, percent change, April 1, 2000 to July
1, 2006 |
6.7%
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25.7%
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19.5%
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10.3%
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6.4%
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1.3%
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1.7%
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3.7%
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| Mean travel time to work (minutes), age 16+, 2000 |
26.3
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46
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36.7
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32.5
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38.3
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25.2
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31.7
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30
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| Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2000 |
$102,100
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$118,300
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$125,200
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$144,500
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$157,700
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$97,000
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$148,700
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$170,800
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| Median household income, 2004 |
$38,365
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$50,368
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$49,918
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$54,771
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$71,013
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$43,714
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$45,343
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$57,338
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| Persons below poverty, 2004 |
11.0%
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7.4%
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9.3%
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10.2%
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4.4%
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11.2%
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14.5%
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8.4%
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| Retail sales, 2002 ($1000) |
571,226
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239,674
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1,621,462
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4,035,561
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1,345,425
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130.7
mil
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178.1mil
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102.2
mil
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| Retail sales per capita, 2002 |
$11,784
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$4,785
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$10,867
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$11,323
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$9,037
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$10,603
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$9,298
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$11,910
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| Building permits, 2006 |
423
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1,005
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1,437
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1,340
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603
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39,128
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54,382
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34,323
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| Federal spending, 2004 ($1000) |
314,126
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186,001
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804,025
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1,913,361
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519,053
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94.9
mil
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143.9
mil
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55.3
mil
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U.S. Census
/ Data Obtained 12/23/07
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The Other Best Single
Resource on Pike County
"Pike County Visitors Guide" by the Pike County
Chamber of Commerce
On-Line Guide or PDF
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Of Interest
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- Pike County was created on March 26, 1814, from
part of Wayne County and named for General Zebulon Pike. Milford, the
county seat, was probably named for Milford Haven in Wales. Its
bluestone and lumber, carried by D & H Canal and by Erie R. R.,
helped build our nation. The county is famous for its natural beauty.
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- The county seat, Milford, the "Birthplace of
the American Conservation Movement". Milford was named one of
Pennsylvania's "Prettiest Painted Places" by the Paint Quality
Institute.
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- Authors Sara Tuff and Greg Melville named
Milford in their book, “101 Best Outdoor Towns.” The towns
had to be: under 20,000 in population, affordable, within 100 miles of
major airport and near a national park, river or trail area.
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- The Upper Delaware and Lackawaxen Rivers are
the largest wintering areas for bald and golden eagles east of the
Mississippi.
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- President John F. Kennedy delivered the key
address at Grey Towers' dedication ceremony in Milford 1963 just two
months before he was assasinated.
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J.F. Kennedy
Memorial Garden in Milford
Click to Read Plaque
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- The first scientifically managed forest in
America was the Blooming Grove Hunt Club in Pike County.
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- The first silent movie ever made in the U.S.
was filmed in Milford, Pike County in 1912. Mary Pickford, queen of the
silent film, filmed The Informer in Milford with producer D.W.
Griffith.
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- The second solar house ever built in the
country was in the Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area.
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- Author Stephen Crane of such works as
"The Red Badge of Courage", in the summer of 1891 and for 4-5 years
afterward, camped together with a number of friends in Pike County
usually at Twin Lakes near Milford. The "Pike County Puzzle" is a
product of his 1894 camping experience there.
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- Chief
Thundercloud was from from Dingmans Ferry and is burried in
the Dingmans Ferry Cemetery. He was in P.T. Barnum and Buffalo Bill
Wild West Show. He also was the subject of some famous artist in his
day. Some have said his likeness was the model for the last five dollar
gold piece minted in the United States
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- Autumn is an especially beautiful time of year
because the leaves change colors. Pike County attracks many "leaf
peepers" in October. The Cliff Park Inn in Milford was named by Bedandbreakfast.com
as one of the 10 great places in the country to settle into for the
fall viewing (USA
Today, Sept 2006).
| Best time to visit
for foliage: |
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1. Northern Zone:
Peaks in early October
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Central Zone: Peaks in mid-October
3. Southern Zone: Peaks in
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in PA |
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The corporate headquarters of Altec
Lansing is located in Milford, PA. Altec Lansing is a leading
manufacturer and marketer of high quality computer and home
entertainment sound systems, and a line of headsets, headphones, and
microphones for personal digital media.
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CBS Sunday
Morning, August 5, 1990 on YouTube
"Country's Most Charming Toll Bridge"
The Dingman's Ferry Bridge is located
between PA and NJ at the bottom of Route 739. The bridge is the last
privately owned toll bridge on the Delaware River and one of the last
few in the United States. The toll for a car is presently $0.75 and the
toll collector stands in the middle of the road on the PA side of the
bridge. Yes, the toll collector is there 24 hours a day and 7 days a
week.
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Roebling's Delaware
Aqueduct, Lackawaxen, PA
(Prior to Restoration)
Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct is
the oldest existing wire suspension bridge in the United States; it
runs 535 feet (175 meters) from Minisink Ford, New York to Lackawaxen,
Pennsylvania. It is also known as the Delaware Aqueduct, or Roebling
Bridge. Built in 1848 , it was designed by and built under the
supervision of John A. Roebling, who would design the Brooklyn Bridge
twenty years later.
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The philosopher Charles Peirce, lived in Milford
from 1887 until his death in 1914.
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Gifford Pinchot was one of
America's leading advocates of environmental conservation at the turn
of the twentieth century. Pinchot founded the USDA Forest Service and
was also Governor of Pennsylvania in 1923-27. The Governor lived in
Milford and his home, known as Grey Towers, is now a national historic
landmark He is often called the "First Conservationist".
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Visit the Political Graveyard for a complete
list of politicians that were born, lived and/or burried in Pike County. |
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Grey made his home in Lackawaxen from 1905-18 and is also his
final resting place. He is known as the "Father of the Western Novel"
and he began is career relating stories of his experiences fishing
along the Upper Delaware River. His home is now a national historic
site and museum. |
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"Smoky" Joe Wood Day was a pitcher
with the Boston Red Sox 1908-1917 and an outfielder with the Cleveland
Indians until 1920. He won the World Series with the Red Sox and the
Indians. Smoky Joe was the only other Major League player to pitch in
one World Series and play a starting position in another. The other
player was babe Ruth. Smoky Joe had a house on the Parker's Glen Road
in Shohola Township. The Pike County Commissioners in 1977 declared
every October 25th as Smoky Joe Wood Day and was his birthday
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Pitrelli, the guitarist for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra,
Savatage and O2L, currently resides in Milford. He also played with
Danger Danger, Asia and Blue Oyster Cult. |
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Vanessa Carlton was born in
Milford on August 16, 1980. She is an American pop singer, songwriter,
and pianist best known for the single "A Thousand Miles" from her
platinum-selling debut album Be Not Nobody (2002).
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See PoconoHistory.com for a Detailed
Overview of Pike County History
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Activities and Events
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- In the winter season, Milford decorates itself
in white light for the Festival of Lights in December.
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- The growing artistic community presents Art
After Dark on the second Saturday of each month; it’s an evening of
art, shopping, and dining. A number of galleries host receptions,
performances, and art demonstrations for the public to enjoy.
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- The Delaware River Sojourn is an eight-day,
educational paddle down the entire length of the Delaware River, in
early June.
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- The Pear Blossom Festival in Milford is a
springtime celebration that offers a pear bake-off, live music, art,
and exhibits.
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The annual Milford
Music Festival in June celebrates live music and features
internationally renowned and emerging artist performing jazz,
classical, blues, rock and more! |
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The annual Black
Bear Film Festival is held in October and supports innovative
and independent films, artistic expression, education, diversity, and
cultural enhancement. |
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The annual Festival of Wood is held in
August by the U.S. Forest Service at Grey Towers. The festival hopes
to:
- Provide an understanding of the many
uses of wood, including its cultural significance
- Illustrate the important role that wood
played in the shaping of our society, especially this region
- Educate the public about scientific
forestry and the management of our forest resources
- Showcase local artists’ works and
provide a venue for wood crafter's
- Promote Grey Towers, the Pinchot
Institute and other partners
Many recreational activities are held
throughout the year at Grey Towers.
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Area Links and More
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Pike County, Pennsylvania
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Schedules
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Pike Chamber of Commerce Listing
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Note:
There are no hositals located in Pike County but some have health
centers in the county with limited services.
Wayne-Pike Community Needs Assessment
(December 2008)
Pike County Health Care Study Group (March
2003) - Download Summary
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PA State Police Reporting - Pike County
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Hemlock Farms
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Lake Teedyuskung
Masthope Mountain Community
Pocono Woodland Lakes
Pocono Mountain Lake Estates (Section 5-7)
Promise Land
Saw Creek Community Association
Tink
Wig
Trails End
Winona Lakes
Wild Acres
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The News Eagle
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Fox Radio
Scranton Times Tribune
Times Herald-Record
This Week in the Poconos
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Pocono Record
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PAHomePage.com
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Bold Gold Media
Media Tracker
Local Wi-Fi HotSpots
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Delaware Township Democratic Club
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Web
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Bushkill Webcam
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On-Site
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Local
Attractions
Discover Pike
Fishing in Pike County
Pike County Visitor's Bureau
Fall in PA
ATV Trials on State Forest Land - Pike County
Trials.com - Pike County
Milford Music Festival
Black Bear Film Festival
Mountain Laurel Center
Ski BIG BEAR at Masthope Mountain
Tanglewood Ski Area
Costa's Family Fun Park
Upper Delaware River
Bushkill Falls
Local Water Falls - Water Falls Guide and Hometown Locator
Eagles Institute
Grey Towers
Museums
and History
PoconoHistory.com - Hisotry of Pike County
The Columns - Pike County Historical Society
Shohola Railroad and Historical Society
Shohola Area Historical Information
Zane Grey Museum
Pocono Indian Museum
GenForum's
Pike County Genealogy Forum
CousinsConnect's
Pike County Genealogy Queries
Resorts
Mount Haven Resort
Fernwood Hotel and Resort
Pocmont Resort and Conference Center
Woodloch Resort
Camps
Camp Speers-Eljabar YMCA -
Dingmans Ferry
Lake Greeley Camp - Greeley
Cedar Lake Camp - Milford
Netimus Camp for Girls - Milford
New Jersey Y Camps - Milford
Camp Shohola for Boys - Shohola
Attractions
Near Pike County
Camel Back Ski
Camel Beach Water Park
Claws 'N' Paws
Shawne Water Park
Thunder
Creek Quarry
Land of Make Believe
"Top 15 Picks in the Region" by the Minisink
Valley Historical Society (PDF)
Lists
of Local Attractions
Discover Pike
the570.com
800 Poconos
Pike County Visitor's Bureau
Pike/Wayne
Association of REALTORS (MLS)
Pennsylvania Visitors Network - Pike
County
Pennsylvania Tourist Attractions
Pocono Bests
Pocono Fun Guide
Pennsylvania Route 6
Pennsylvania State Fairs
Local
Organizations
PikePaHelp.org
This
is a FREE community service that helps people find information
about organizations and agencies whose programs are available to the
people of Pike County. This service is part of the
Information
and Referral System of Pike County and is provided by the United Way of
Pike County.
Alliance
to Keep Pike Green
Habitat for Humanity of Pike County
Kindred
Spirits Programs
United Way of Pike County, Inc.
Pike County Bar Association
Pike County Youth Coalition
Pike County Victom Assistance Programs
Pocono Commuter Club
Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC)
Tri-State Unity Coalition
Realitors
and Builders
Pike County is not connected to the national MLS
system but does have its own regional MLS. Not all realitors are
affiliated with the regional system. Realitors in Pennsylavnia can also
ask for any percent commission for the sale of a home and they often
do! The state average is probably 6% but realitors in Pike County
usually ask for 8-10%.
Predatory Loan: Don't let a bad loan hang
you out to dry!
Publication by the PA Human Relations
Commission. An in-depth examination of the characteristics of abusive
lending practices often referred to as "predatory lending."
Predatory Loan: Definition
Fair Housing Practices - ENGLISH or SPANISH
Publication by the PA Human Relations
Commission. This poster is required to be posted by owners of housing,
real estate brokers and others subject to the housing provisions of the
Act.
More Information
Yahoo
Neighborhoods - Data and Cost of Living Index
Pike/Wayne
Association of REALTORS (MLS)
Pike County Builders Assocation
Reply!com
Wand'ing Thru Wayne and Pike County Blog
Rentals
and Apartments
See also Predatory Loan and Fair Housing
Practices under Realitors and Builders above
Wilkins
& Associates Real Estate
Remax Realty
of Milford
Hemlock Sales Agency
(Call Office)
Rent
Apartment Guide
Apartment Finder
Craig's List (See Housing)
Weird
Stuff in Pike County
Strange Fossil Skull Found in Pike County
(repost)
Big Foot Sightings in Pike County
- Reported by the Gulf Coast Bigfoot Research Organization
UFO Sightings from the National
UFO Reporting Center:
Complete List for Pennsylvania
(Last checked July 2008)
Pike, PA Sightings Listed Below:
Porter Township Ghost
Local
Business Listing
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Pikemoms.com
Pike County PA Online Networking Community Connection. Rate and review local businesses, find a job and much more. Joey's
Pizza
201 West Hartford Street, Milford PA
(570) 296 - 2330
Fax: (570) 296 - 2939.
At
Joeys, they use 100% natural cheeses and all the best
ingredients
money can buy. Full service pizzeria and catering menu.
Blue Sky
Red Earth Tribal
401 West Harford St., P.O. Box 1548, Milford, PA
(570) 409-1826
Since 1999 Blue Sky Red
Earth Tribal Arts has been
featuring Traditional and Contemporary art of America's Original
People. Our gallery reflects the richness and diversity of
American Indian art. Inside you will find a chosen selection of
beadwork, quillwork, silverwork, dance sticks and sculptures that will
delight any serious collector. Blue Sky Red Earth takes pride
in
our artist whose work can be found in museums and galleries throughout
North America and the World. A chance to meet the artists,
sit-in
on a lecture and participate in one of our programs which are available
throughout the year.
High
Aspirations, Inc. (Note: Not Affiliated with this
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Beauty
Creation, Inc.
656 Route 739, Suite #2
(Behind Chuck's Beer Distributors) in Lords Valley, PA
(570) 775-7634
We are a full service salon serving Pike and
Wayne County. We are
fashioned after the renowned New York style beauty salons of New York
City. We offer waxing, tanning with the latest state of art tanning
machines, both lay down and stand up along with nail art, pink and
whites, custom colors, air brushing and more. Our hair techs use the
highest grade products on the market.
Offering hair color, toning, Japanese Hair straightening, perms,
up-dos, cuts for both men and women (children too). Friendly
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Local
Authors
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Yvonne Wakim Dennis
- Children of Native American
- Native Americans Today
- American Indian Sterotypes in the World of
Children: A Reader and Bibliography
Michael M. Leonard Sr.
- Youth, Gangs and God: Why Are Our Children
Dying to Join Gangs?
Chuck O'Neil
- Eating Out
- The Perfect Scar
- Memorial Days
- Backstory
Liz Forest
Skip Gregory
and Sandy Leiser
Matthew
M. Osterberg
- Delaware and Hudson Canal and the Gravity
Railroad
- Dingmans Ferry
- Port Jervis (Then and Now)
- Matamoras to Shohola: A Journey Through Time
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Seletected Articles
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Pike dethroned as fastest-growing county.
PoconoNews.Net on March 21, 2008.
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Pike could become Wall Street's backup.
Times Herald-Record on March 05, 2008.
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Milford-Montague Bridge rehab begins today.
PoconoNews.net on February 18, 2008.
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Local real estate market soft but not
'horrific'. Weekly Almanac on September 22, 2007.
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"America's 10 Coolest Small Towns"
from Budget Travel lists Milford, PA. Newsweek on August 24, 2007.
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NEPA population fleeing cities.
Times-Tribune on June 28, 2007.
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"Escape
from New York" calls Milford the Un-Hamptons and notes that
it has a supportive and welcoming gay community. Instinct
Magazine.
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Pike still attracts builders.
Recordonline.com on May 4, 2007.
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Pike makes the top 100 fastest growing
counties list, again PoconoNets.net on March 23, 2007.
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Wall Street West to border Pike.
Pike County Courier on October 14, 2006.
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Pa is a popular destination.
Newsday.com on September 17, 2006.
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Live long and live in Pike County,
Pennsylvania. Times Herald-Record on September 23, 2006.
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Fastest-growing counties suburban, rural.
MSNBC.com on March 16, 2006.
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Business booms in Pa. Times
Herald-Record on February 09, 2006.
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Pike County hooks tourists. Time
Herald-Record on February 9, 2006.
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"Pike County Rich in History and Natural
Beauty" brochure from 800poconos.com.
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Commuting to the Future. Milford
Magazine in February 2004.
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Lure for Long Commute: Cheaper Homes
(PDF).
New York Times on September 20, 1987.
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accepted for posting or listing on this site.
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