Lehman

Lehman Township is a large, wooded municipality in eastern Pike County, Pennsylvania, nestled in the Pocono Mountains and bordering the Delaware River. Known for its lake communities, natural preserves, and growing residential population, it serves as a gateway between rural Pennsylvania and the New York–New Jersey metro region. Here's a detailed civic and geographic profile:

🏞️ Geography & Location

• Area: ~52.6 square miles (land: 51.3, water: 1.3)
• Elevation: ~1,200 feet
• Coordinates: 41.165° N, 74.935° W
• Borders: Delaware Township (south), Porter Township (north), Middle Smithfield Township (west), and New Jersey (east via the Delaware River)
• Natural Features:
  • Adjacent to Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
  • Includes Bushkill Falls, Resica Falls, and Saw Creek
  • Numerous lakes, streams, and forested ridges

👥 Population & Demographics

• Population (2020 Census): 10,663
• Estimated (2023): ~10,900
• Density: ~208 people per square mile
• Median Age: ~45.6 (above state average)
• Racial Composition:
  • White: ~74%
  • Hispanic/Latino: ~14%
  • Black: ~6%
  • Asian & Other: ~6%

🏡 Housing & Communities

• Primary Residences: Single-family homes, gated lake communities, seasonal cabins
• Notable Developments:
  • Saw Creek Estates
  • Pine Ridge
  • Pocono Mountain Lake Estates
  • Bushkill Falls Estates
• Homeownership Rate: ~82%
• Median Home Value: ~$220,000

💼 Economy & Commute

• Median Household Income: ~$76,000
• Poverty Rate: ~7.2%
• Employment Sectors: Education, healthcare, construction, hospitality, remote work
• Commute Time: ~42 minutes average
• Work-from-Home Rate: ~24%

🏛️ Government & Civic Life

• Established: 1840
• Government Type: Second-class township
• Board of Supervisors: 3 elected members
• Services:
  • Road maintenance
  • Code enforcement
  • Parks & recreation
  • Emergency services via Bushkill Volunteer Fire Company and Lehman Township EMS

🎓 Education

• School District: East Stroudsburg Area School District
  • Students typically attend Lehman Intermediate School and East Stroudsburg High School North
• Nearby Colleges: East Stroudsburg University, Lackawanna College

🧭 Cultural & Environmental Notes

• Lehman Township is deeply committed to land preservation, environmental education, and community planning.
• Hosts seasonal cleanup events, public meetings, and recycling programs
• Offers access to Delaware River recreation, including hiking, fishing, kayaking, and eagle watching