WILKES BARRE, PA  18706

Total Population: 16,318

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Median Home Value

$121,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$57,546

Across all households

Median Age

38.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

20.3%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)75.5%
Hispanic or Latino17.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.1%
Two or More Races3.0%
Other Race0.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%

Under 18 Years

23.6%

65 Years and Over

18.7%

Male

50.4%

Female

49.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.1%

No Health Insurance

6.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$57,546

Mean Household Income

$76,197

Per Capita Income

$31,889

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

27.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$121,900

Median Rent

$883/mo

Total Housing Units

7,675

Owner-Occupied

66.4%

Renter-Occupied

33.6%

Vacancy Rate

13.3%

Married Couple Households

39.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

31.6%

Average Household Size

2.42

Broadband Internet Access

81.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 18706.