Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Total Population: 325,978

County Seat: Wilkes-Barre

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)75.9%
Hispanic or Latino15.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.1%
Two or More Races2.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Other Race0.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

25.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.