WILKES BARRE, PA  18705

Total Population: 15,595

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Median Home Value

$122,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$61,293

Across all households

Median Age

38.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

23.3%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)67.7%
Hispanic or Latino22.2%
Two or More Races5.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%

Under 18 Years

22.1%

65 Years and Over

18.1%

Male

50.5%

Female

49.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

93.6%

No Health Insurance

7.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

23.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$61,293

Mean Household Income

$72,936

Per Capita Income

$29,986

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

80.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

20.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$122,800

Median Rent

$1,006/mo

Total Housing Units

7,268

Owner-Occupied

63.9%

Renter-Occupied

36.1%

Vacancy Rate

14.2%

Married Couple Households

39.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

11.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.8%

Average Household Size

2.50

Broadband Internet Access

87.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 18705.