Luzerne County's 2026 population is estimated at 336,319, reflecting a 0.74% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Luzerne County is the 12th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 321,017 and has grown 4.77% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42 years
Female: 43.6 years
Male: 40.8 years
There are 261,218 adults, (65,922 of whom are seniors) in Luzerne County.
Female: 164,282 (50.1%)
Male: 163,393 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Luzerne County includes 75.79% White, 8.06% other race, 5.02% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 248,337 | 75.79% |
| Two or more races | 31,825 | 9.71% |
| Other race | 26,403 | 8.06% |
| Black or African American | 16,461 | 5.02% |
| Asian | 3,957 | 1.21% |
| Native American | 370 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 322 | 0.1% |
Luzerne County 's average per capita income is $46,339. Household income levels show a median of $63,691. The poverty rate stands at 15.32%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $102,690 | $124,852 |
| Families | $83,347 | $104,717 |
| Households | $63,691 | $86,447 |
| Non Families | $38,036 | $53,340 |
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