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Luzerne

County:
Luzerne County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.707
State:
Pennsylvania

Luzerne is a borough located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Luzerne has a 2026 population of 2,775. Luzerne is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 2.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,706 in 2020.

The median household income in Luzerne is $42,135 with a poverty rate of 19.9%. The median age in Luzerne is 49.3 years: 46.3 years for males, and 50.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 100.5 males.

2.8K
Total Population
3,925
Density (mi²)
12 0.43%
Growth

Luzerne Population

Luzerne Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,775120.43%
20252,763110.4%
20242,752150.55%
20232,737100.37%
20222,72760.22%
20212,721150.55%
20202,706-4-0.15%
20192,809-5-0.18%
20182,814-1-0.04%
20172,81530.11%
20162,812-10-0.35%
20152,822-8-0.28%
20142,830-6-0.21%
20132,836-15-0.53%
20122,85120.07%
20112,84940.14%
20102,84500%
20002,952-254-7.92%
19903,206-497-13.42%
19803,703-801-17.78%
19704,504-614-12%
19605,118-1,058-17.13%
19506,176-906-12.79%
19407,0821321.9%
19306,95095215.87%
19205,99857210.54%
19105,4261,60942.15%
19003,81700%

Median Age

Overall: 49.3 years
Female: 50.8 years
Male: 46.3 years

Luzerne Adults

There are 2,188 adults, (735 of whom are seniors) in Luzerne.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,358 (49.9%)
Male: 1,365 (50.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Luzerne includes 91.11% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,48191.11%
Two or more races1676.13%
Other race471.73%
Black or African American270.99%
Native American10.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race471.73%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,48191.11%
Two or more races1676.13%
Black or African American270.99%
Native American10.04%

Luzerne Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Luzerne 's average per capita income is $44,058. Household income levels show a median of $42,135. The poverty rate stands at 19.9%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$76,818-
Families$51,707$75,439
Households$42,135$64,273
Non Families$29,180$52,711

$44,058

Average Income

$42,135

Median Household Income

19.9%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)