Luzerne County's estimated 2026 population is 336,319 with a growth rate of 0.74% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Luzerne County is the 12th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 321,017 and has seen a growth of 4.77% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Luzerne County includes 78.31% White, 7.34% other race, 5.25% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (78.31%)
Two or more races (7.75%)
Other race (7.34%)
Black or African American (5.25%)
Asian (1.1%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.15%)
Native American (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 255,267 | 78.31% |
| Two or more races | 25,278 | 7.75% |
| Other race | 23,911 | 7.34% |
| Black or African American | 17,107 | 5.25% |
| Asian | 3,593 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 502 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 320 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Luzerne County's average per capita income is $45,097. Household income levels show a median of $62,321. The poverty rate stands at 15.43%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $98,692 | $118,300 |
| Families | $80,310 | $99,565 |
| Households | $62,321 | $82,477 |
| Non Families | $37,196 | $51,236 |
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