WILKES BARRE, PA  18702

Total Population: 42,120

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Median Home Value

$115,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$54,892

Across all households

Median Age

38.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

23.0%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)58.2%
Hispanic or Latino24.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)11.7%
Two or More Races3.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.2%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

21.5%

65 Years and Over

17.4%

Male

49.3%

Female

50.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

91.1%

No Health Insurance

7.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

23.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$54,892

Mean Household Income

$72,069

Per Capita Income

$30,848

Unemployment Rate (16+)

8.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

23.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$115,700

Median Rent

$971/mo

Total Housing Units

19,738

Owner-Occupied

57.1%

Renter-Occupied

42.9%

Vacancy Rate

13.3%

Married Couple Households

33.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

23.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

32.5%

Average Household Size

2.35

Broadband Internet Access

84.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

1.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 18702.