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West Hazleton

County:
Luzerne County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.579
State:
Pennsylvania

West Hazleton is a borough located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. West Hazleton has a 2026 population of 5,262. West Hazleton is currently growing at a rate of 0.3% annually and its population has increased by 1.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,169 in 2020.

The median household income in West Hazleton is $34,118 with a poverty rate of 34.89%. The median age in West Hazleton is 33.1 years: 34 years for males, and 31.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.6 males.

5.3K
Total Population
3,333
Density (mi²)
16 0.3%
Growth

West Hazleton Population

West Hazleton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,262160.3%
20255,246150.29%
20245,231380.73%
20235,193190.37%
20225,174-2-0.04%
20215,176-1-0.02%
20205,16983519.27%
20194,334-16-0.37%
20184,350-7-0.16%
20174,35710.02%
20164,356-20-0.46%
20154,376-21-0.48%
20144,397-14-0.32%
20134,411-31-0.7%
20124,442-4-0.09%
20114,446-9-0.2%
20104,455-139-3.03%
20003,542-594-14.36%
19904,136-735-15.09%
19804,871-1,188-19.61%
19706,059-219-3.49%
19606,27800%

Median Age

Overall: 33.1 years
Female: 31.7 years
Male: 34 years

West Hazleton Adults

There are 3,673 adults, (559 of whom are seniors) in West Hazleton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,702 (52.2%)
Male: 2,476 (47.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Hazleton includes 52.97% other race, 22.54% White, 7.55% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race2,74352.97%
White1,16722.54%
Two or more races84516.32%
Black or African American3917.55%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander320.62%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race2,68451.83%
Two or more races65412.63%
Black or African American2875.54%
White1162.24%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,05120.3%
Two or more races1913.69%
Black or African American1042.01%
Other race591.14%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander320.62%

West Hazleton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Hazleton 's average per capita income is $29,135. Household income levels show a median of $34,118. The poverty rate stands at 34.89%.

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$70,000-
Families$41,779$60,253
Households$34,118$55,333
Non Families$26,619$35,311

$29,135

Average Income

$34,118

Median Household Income

34.89%

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)