Hazle township is located in Luzerne County Pennsylvania. Hazle township has a 2024 population of 10,287. Hazle township is currently growing at a rate of 0.33% annually and its population has increased by 1.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,161 in 2020.
The average household income in Hazle township is $69,684 with a poverty rate of 19.41%. The median age in Hazle township is 51.8 years: 47.3 years for males, and 55.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hazle township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,179 | 90.44% |
| Other race | 363 | 3.58% |
| Two or more races | 321 | 3.16% |
| Asian | 179 | 1.76% |
| Black or African American | 107 | 1.05% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,358 | 2.25 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Non Family | 1,797 | 1.15 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
| Married | 1,568 | 2.94 | 97.6 | 2.4 |
| Female | 620 | 2.93 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Male | 373 | 3.58 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
77.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 522 | 6.52% |
| Associates Degree | 877 | 10.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 509 | 6.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 616 | 7.7% |
| High School Graduate | 4,040 | 50.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 174 | 2.17% |
| Some College | 1,266 | 15.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,249 | 6,699 | 1,056 |
| Hispanic | 626 | 481 | 44 |
| Other Race | 219 | 114 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 130 | 90 | 12 |
| Black | 89 | 88 | 0 |
| Asian | 75 | 75 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 33.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,984 | $58,542 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,046 | $92,106 | $71,250 |
| High School Graduate | $37,206 | $42,225 | $25,216 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,991 | $32,284 | $27,857 |
| Overall | $41,881 | $48,824 | $32,862 |
| Some College | $47,940 | $49,981 | $0 |
$41,881
Average Earnings
$48,824
Average Male
$32,862
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.97% of Hazle township residents speak only English, while 11.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,488 | 1,442 | 16.99% |
| Hispanic | 978 | 356 | 36.4% |
| Other | 363 | 163 | 44.9% |
| Multiple | 310 | 122 | 39.35% |
| Black | 107 | 41 | 38.32% |
19.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.82%
Male Poverty Rate
20.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hazle township is Other, with 44.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hazle township is White, with 16.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.16% |
| Some College | 16.67% |
| High School | 14.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 23.42% |
| Female Employed | 13.07% |
| Male Employed | 3.35% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,835 | $87,318 |
| Households | $53,401 | $69,684 |
| Married Families | $91,298 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,378 | $41,778 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
715
Number of Veterans
631
Male Veterans
84
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 276 |
| Second Gulf War | 164 |
| First Gulf War | 101 |
| Korea | 45 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 222 |
| 35 to 54 | 210 |
| 65 to 74 | 195 |
| 55 to 64 | 88 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 715 | 9.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.7%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.71%
Born in Hazle township
92.39%
Native Born
7.61%
Foreign Born
2.56%
Non Citizen
5.04%
Naturalized
92.39% of Hazle township residents were born in the United States, with 81.71% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,457 | 34 | 0.33% |
| 2028 | 10,423 | 34 | 0.33% |
| 2027 | 10,389 | 34 | 0.33% |
| 2026 | 10,355 | 34 | 0.33% |
| 2025 | 10,321 | 34 | 0.33% |
| 2024 | 10,287 | 34 | 0.33% |
| 2023 | 10,253 | 34 | 0.33% |
| 2022 | 10,219 | 11 | 0.11% |
| 2021 | 10,208 | 47 | 0.46% |
| 2020 | 10,161 | 688 | 7.26% |
| 2019 | 9,473 | -7 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 9,480 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 9,480 | 34 | 0.36% |
| 2016 | 9,446 | -28 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 9,474 | -15 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 9,489 | 9 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 9,480 | -30 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 9,510 | 18 | 0.19% |
| 2011 | 9,492 | 11 | 0.12% |
| 2010 | 9,481 | 0 | 0% |