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Long Pond, Pennsylvania

Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US

Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US

FieldValue
official_nameLong Pond, Pennsylvania
settlement_typeUnincorporated community
image_skylineLong Pond Road eb in Long Pond, PA, April 2025.jpg
image_captionLong Pond Road eastbound through Long Pond
pushpin_mapPennsylvania#USA
pushpin_labelLong Pond
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_nameUnited States
subdivision_type1State
subdivision_name1Pennsylvania
subdivision_type2County
subdivision_name2Monroe
subdivision_type3Township
subdivision_name3Tunkhannock
timezoneEastern (EST)
utc_offset-5
timezone_DSTEDT
utc_offset_DST-4
elevation_ft1873
coordinates
postal_code_typeZIP code
postal_code18334
area_codes570 and 272
blank_nameGNIS feature ID
blank_info1204053

Long Pond is an unincorporated community in Monroe County in the Pocono Mountains region of Pennsylvania, a part of the Appalachian Mountains. Long Pond is located within the Tunkhannock Creek Watershed. Its ZIP code is 18334.

Geography

Long Pond is named after the wetland topography formed by Tunkhannock Creek. Within the Long Pond community are public access lands, containing many species of plants and animals. Long Pond has been called "the most unique inland freshwater wetland in the state".

The climate of Long Pond is variable, and ecosystems vary considerably. Ecosystems range from glacial till barrens habitat, known for frost pockets and unique species and associated insects. Mixed hardwood deciduous forests and vast peat bog swamps. Frost pockets can occur in this region in typically frost free months of June, July, and August.

Demographics

Long Pond is a sparsely populated, rural area. It has a population of about 7,000 people, and the demographics are approximately: 54.6% Caucasian/White, 26.4% African American,5% Asian, and 13% Hispanic. At $180,000 the average home value here is a bit higher than average. The median age is 39. The median age for men is 38 while for women the median age is 40.

Economy

Economically, Long Pond is primarily known as the location of Pocono Raceway, a track which hosts an annual NASCAR Cup Series race, the Pocono 400, in July, and other events. The track formerly hosted a second NASCAR Cup Series race, the Pocono 325, and an IndyCar race, the Pocono 500.

In July 1972 the Concert 10 rock festival brought thousands to Long Pond. Edgar Winter, Three Dog Night, the Faces featuring Rod Stewart, and others performed during the two day festival.

Long Pond hosts an annual electronic music showcase called Elements Music and Arts Festival.

References

References

  1. {{cite gnis. 1204053. Long Pond
  2. "Tobyhanna Creek/Tunkhannock Creek Watershed".
  3. "Fall 2021 Please check our "News" section".
  4. "Long Pond Preserve and Hauser Nature Center".
  5. "Maple Tract Preserve – Wildlands Conservancy".
  6. "Dixon Miller Recreation Area". Trails.dcnr.pa.gov.
  7. "Error".
  8. Call, The Morning. (5 July 1988). "The Rare and the Diverse Thrive at Pond Preserve the New Poconos".
  9. (1996). "The Pocono Till Barrens: Shrub Savanna Persisting on Soils Favoring Forest". Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club.
  10. "Error".
  11. "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Tunkhannock township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania". Census.gov.
  12. "Long Pond PA 18334 Demographics".
  13. Kocay, Lisa. "Your Complete Guide To Elements Music And Arts Festival".
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