Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Total Population: 325,978
County Seat: Wilkes-Barre
Median Home Value
$163,800
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$62,321
Across all households
Median Age
42.1 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
20.3%
65 Years and Over
19.9%
Male
49.8%
Female
50.2%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
94.9%
No Health Insurance
6.3%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
90.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
25.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
7.0%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$62,321
Mean Household Income
$82,477
Per Capita Income
$34,857
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.7%
In Labor Force (19–64)
77.8%
SNAP / Food Stamps
19.3%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$163,800
Median Rent
$958/mo
Total Housing Units
151,012
Owner-Occupied
67.8%
Renter-Occupied
32.2%
Vacancy Rate
11.6%
Married Couple Households
41.8%
Cohabiting Couple Households
8.1%
Male Householder, No Partner
20.4%
Female Householder, No Partner
29.7%
Average Household Size
2.36
Broadband Internet Access
86.3%
Housing Built Since 2010
3.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 42079.