Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Name: Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Luzerne County, Pennsylvania has a population of 327,675, the 12th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $63,691 and the median home value is $174,100. The poverty rate is 15.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Luzerne County Quick Facts

Population 327,675

Median Household Income $63,691

Median Home Value $174,100

Poverty Rate 15.3%

Unemployment Rate 5.8%

Median Age 42.0 years

Homeownership Rate 67.8%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 25.3%

High School Graduation 90.2%

Cities/Places 67

Population 327,675 12th of 67

Median Income $63,691 18% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.3%

Unemployment 5.8%

How Luzerne County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	325,978	327,675	+0.5%
Median household income	$62,321	$63,691	+2.2%
Median home value	$163,800	$174,100	+6.3%

Median Household Income

Luzerne

$63,691

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Luzerne

$174,100

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.9%

$25K-$50K 20.5%

$50K-$100K 30.4%

$100K+ 30.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.1%

$10K-$15K

4.7%

$15K-$20K

3.9%

$20K-$25K

4.2%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

4.6%

$35K-$40K

4.8%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

7.7%

$60K-$75K

9.7%

$75K-$100K

13.1%

$100K-$125K

9.5%

$125K-$150K

7.0%

$150K-$200K

6.6%

$200K+

7.0%

Employment

5.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

60.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.8%

Renter 32.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,004/mo 18.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.3%

18-34

21.1%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

25.4%

75+

8.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Luzerne County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Wilkes-Barre	44,423	$48,515	23.1%	$117,200
Hazleton	30,111	$46,177	25.0%	$151,600
Kingston	13,397	$55,347	18.3%	$172,900
Mountain Top	11,850	$109,535	5.8%	$297,700
Nanticoke	10,653	$57,462	19.4%	$108,100
Pittston	7,626	$49,941	20.0%	$126,800
Plymouth	5,770	$39,167	24.1%	$92,500
Exeter	5,541	$57,639	11.1%	$146,800
West Hazleton	5,178	$34,118	34.9%	$151,800
Duryea	5,084	$62,462	22.6%	$157,900
Swoyersville	5,048	$71,555	9.8%	$148,300
Edwardsville	4,932	$44,866	26.1%	$123,200
West Pittston	4,679	$63,706	13.4%	$179,100
Larksville	4,255	$56,942	9.4%	$146,300
Forty Fort	4,252	$74,432	11.6%	$173,000
Plains	4,153	$74,150	17.4%	$155,100
Freeland	3,837	$57,833	24.0%	$118,000
Wyoming	3,118	$71,950	5.4%	$166,200
Harveys Lake	2,809	$75,510	5.1%	$238,600
Luzerne	2,723	$42,135	19.9%	$113,900
Dallas	2,692	$91,050	16.7%	$257,800
West Wyoming	2,662	$66,382	13.6%	$172,300
Ashley	2,602	$56,500	23.9%	$97,200
Dupont	2,559	$86,500	6.3%	$142,200
Avoca	2,526	$63,478	6.8%	$185,300
East Berwick	2,279	$98,697	7.1%	$221,800
Shavertown	2,137	$75,781	6.4%	$219,100
Beech Mountain Lakes	2,111	$128,235	3.4%	$219,900
Trucksville	2,042	$60,469	5.6%	$217,500
Glen Lyon	1,925	$48,333	14.8%	$83,000
Georgetown (Luzerne County)	1,880	$59,821	5.4%	$117,700
Browntown	1,671	$69,332	5.9%	$121,800
Hudson	1,588	$52,708	36.3%	$128,100
Inkerman	1,581	$50,402	15.0%	N/A
Conyngham	1,526	$69,737	5.8%	$251,400
Hughestown	1,506	$84,091	5.6%	$167,800
Nescopeck	1,486	$62,833	9.1%	$168,200
Laflin	1,459	$120,833	2.3%	$244,900
Harleigh	1,389	$130,329	0.0%	$342,000
Chase	1,037	$102,946	7.6%	$274,500
White Haven	1,014	$67,656	17.1%	$175,300
Hilldale	1,012	$98,583	3.8%	$235,700
Misericordia University	1,011	N/A	N/A	N/A
Upper Exeter	1,004	$85,552	8.3%	$221,700
Sugar Notch	999	$52,500	27.3%	$154,700
Pringle	803	$55,625	22.9%	$127,200
Yatesville	749	$108,125	2.9%	$182,600
Nuangola	748	$90,278	6.3%	$259,700
Silkworth	745	$66,500	7.0%	$207,600
Lattimer	684	$31,206	34.8%	$217,900
Courtdale	678	$82,750	10.8%	$159,500
Shickshinny	638	$42,500	7.7%	$84,800
West Nanticoke	632	$81,731	8.9%	$112,000
Bear Creek Village	628	$160,962	2.5%	$412,700
Sheatown	614	$60,875	18.7%	$124,600
Mocanaqua	593	$67,981	15.7%	$108,000
Wanamie	555	$53,167	29.2%	$147,600
Weston	495	$69,917	0.8%	$173,600
Hickory Hills	480	$56,477	12.3%	$188,300
Laurel Run	469	$58,542	32.8%	$58,000
Warrior Run	466	$47,500	22.4%	$105,400
Penn Lake Park	376	$87,159	1.1%	$243,800
Pardeesville	366	$51,626	30.9%	$341,400
New Columbus	305	$38,403	18.5%	$186,000
Pikes Creek	221	$81,250	6.3%	$161,100
Jeddo	158	$65,903	7.0%	$125,700
Nuremberg	133	$46,250	9.0%	$89,400

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Population Overview

Luzerne County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 327,675. It is the 12th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 67 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Luzerne County is 42.0 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Luzerne County is $63,691. This is 18% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 31% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $174,100. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Luzerne County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Luzerne County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 17.3%. The Black or African American population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (17.3% vs 8.7%). The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

25.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Luzerne County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Pennsylvania and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania?

Luzerne County has a population of 327,675, making it the 12th most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Luzerne County?

The median household income in Luzerne County is $63,691 with a poverty rate of 15.3%.

How many cities are in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania?

Luzerne County contains 67 Census-designated places.