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Luzerne township

County:
Luzerne County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
29.563
State:
Pennsylvania

Luzerne township is located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Luzerne township has a 2026 population of 5,608. Luzerne township is currently growing at a rate of 2.04% annually and its population has increased by 0.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,582 in 2020.

The median household income in Luzerne township is $57,827 with a poverty rate of 16.76%. The median age in Luzerne township is 40.8 years: 39.4 years for males, and 42.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 245.6 males.

5.6K
Total Population
190
Density (mi²)
112 2.04%
Growth

Luzerne township Population

Luzerne township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,6081122.04%
20255,4961122.08%
20245,3841122.12%
20235,272-96-1.79%
20225,368-102-1.86%
20215,470-112-2.01%
20205,582-6-0.11%
20195,803-138-2.32%
20185,94160.1%
20175,935480.82%
20165,887-12-0.2%
20155,899-19-0.32%
20145,91800%
20135,918-34-0.57%
20125,952-14-0.23%
20115,96610.02%
20105,956-3-0.05%

Median Age

Overall: 40.8 years
Female: 42.5 years
Male: 39.4 years

Luzerne township Adults

There are 4,686 adults, (785 of whom are seniors) in Luzerne township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,565 (28.9%)
Male: 3,844 (71.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Luzerne township includes 68.92% White, 21.72% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,72868.92%
Black or African American1,17521.72%
Two or more races4167.69%
Other race711.31%
Native American190.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1492.75%
Other race310.57%
Native American120.22%
Black or African American50.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,72868.92%
Black or African American1,17021.63%
Two or more races2674.94%
Other race400.74%
Native American70.13%

Luzerne township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Luzerne township 's average per capita income is $43,878. Household income levels show a median of $57,827. The poverty rate stands at 16.76%.

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$89,583-
Non Families$58,482$57,308
Households$57,827$76,279
Families$56,518$80,806

$43,878

Average Income

$57,827

Median Household Income

16.76%

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)