U.S. County · Profile

Luzerne County

327.4KTotal Population
361Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+2.49%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Luzerne County has a population of 327,388 as of 2023. It is located in Pennsylvania.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Luzerne County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):15.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White80.6%263,875
Hispanic or Latino15.1%49,436
Some Other Race6.6%21,608
Two or More Races6.3%20,625
Black or African American5.2%17,024
Asian1.1%3,601
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%327
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%327

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Luzerne County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$60,836
18.4% below national average
Per Capita Income
$33,535
12.5% below national average
Poverty Rate
14.9%
29.6% above national average
Median Age
42.2 years

Income & Poverty

$60,836Median Household Income
$33,535Per Capita Income
14.9%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$60,836$79,791
Families$78,501$95,870
Married-couple Families$78,501$87,921
Nonfamily Households$35,360$38,189

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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