Luzerne County, Pennsylvania's estimated 2024 population is 328,280 with a growth rate of 0.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Luzerne County, Pennsylvania is the 12th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 321,017 and has seen a growth of 2.26% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 332,740 | 892 | 0.27% |
| 2028 | 331,848 | 892 | 0.27% |
| 2027 | 330,956 | 892 | 0.27% |
| 2026 | 330,064 | 892 | 0.27% |
| 2025 | 329,172 | 892 | 0.27% |
| 2024 | 328,280 | 892 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 327,388 | 892 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 326,496 | 554 | 0.17% |
| 2021 | 325,942 | 725 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 325,217 | 7,779 | 2.45% |
| 2019 | 317,438 | -655 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 318,093 | 62 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 318,031 | 839 | 0.26% |
| 2016 | 317,192 | -1,011 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 318,203 | -1,066 | -0.33% |
| 2014 | 319,269 | -468 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 319,737 | -1,495 | -0.47% |
| 2012 | 321,232 | 159 | 0.05% |
| 2011 | 321,073 | 56 | 0.02% |
| 2010 | 321,017 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 328,149 | -14,930 | -4.35% |
| 1980 | 343,079 | 778 | 0.23% |
| 1970 | 342,301 | -4,671 | -1.35% |
| 1960 | 346,972 | -45,269 | -11.54% |
| 1950 | 392,241 | -49,277 | -11.16% |
| 1940 | 441,518 | -3,591 | -0.81% |
| 1930 | 445,109 | 54,118 | 13.84% |
| 1920 | 390,991 | 47,805 | 13.93% |
| 1910 | 343,186 | 86,065 | 33.47% |
| 1900 | 257,121 | 55,918 | 27.79% |
| 1890 | 201,203 | 68,138 | 51.21% |
| 1880 | 133,065 | -27,850 | -17.31% |
| 1870 | 160,915 | 70,671 | 78.31% |
| 1860 | 90,244 | 34,172 | 60.94% |
| 1850 | 56,072 | 12,066 | 27.42% |
| 1840 | 44,006 | 16,627 | 60.73% |
| 1830 | 27,379 | 7,352 | 36.71% |
| 1820 | 20,027 | 1,918 | 10.59% |
| 1810 | 18,109 | 5,270 | 41.05% |
| 1800 | 12,839 | 7,935 | 161.81% |
| 1790 | 4,904 | -327,836 | -98.53% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 262,196 | 80.58% |
| Other race | 21,367 | 6.57% |
| Two or more races | 20,620 | 6.34% |
| Black or African American | 16,981 | 5.22% |
| Asian | 3,586 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 339 | 0.1% |
| Native American | 307 | 0.09% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 132,608 | 2.37 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Married | 55,843 | 3.02 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Non Family | 50,624 | 1.22 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Female | 18,434 | 3.27 | 50.8 | 49.2 |
| Male | 7,707 | 3.05 | 62 | 38 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
67.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13,792 | 5.96% |
| Associates Degree | 24,808 | 10.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 34,996 | 15.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 21,759 | 9.41% |
| High School Graduate | 87,414 | 37.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8,220 | 3.55% |
| Some College | 40,300 | 17.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 192,871 | 180,486 | 50,437 |
| Hispanic | 24,802 | 16,885 | 3,080 |
| Other Race | 11,357 | 7,232 | 1,368 |
| 2+ Races | 9,320 | 7,373 | 1,826 |
| Black | 9,252 | 7,726 | 784 |
| Asian | 2,539 | 2,235 | 1,540 |
| Native American | 146 | 94 | 13 |
| Islander | 127 | 62 | 34 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.58%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,281 | $69,511 | $46,751 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,793 | $86,499 | $70,572 |
| High School Graduate | $35,287 | $44,213 | $28,021 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,148 | $34,877 | $21,464 |
| Overall | $42,800 | $50,389 | $35,718 |
| Some College | $41,176 | $48,727 | $34,960 |
$42,800
Average Earnings
$50,389
Average Male
$35,718
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.67% of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania residents speak only English, while 14.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 243,708 | 26,899 | 11.04% |
| Hispanic | 47,700 | 13,522 | 28.35% |
| Other | 20,739 | 6,003 | 28.95% |
| Multiple | 20,081 | 5,714 | 28.45% |
| Black | 14,647 | 5,194 | 35.46% |
| Asian | 3,504 | 174 | 4.97% |
| Native | 280 | 112 | 40% |
| Islander | 207 | 6 | 2.9% |
14.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.5%
Male Poverty Rate
16.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania is Native, with 40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania is Islander, with 2.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.78% |
| High School | 13.69% |
| Some College | 10.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 29.78% |
| Female Employed | 7.85% |
| Male Employed | 4.39% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,501 | $95,870 |
| Households | $60,836 | $79,791 |
| Married Families | $95,875 | $113,958 |
| Non Families | $35,360 | $49,695 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
19,168
Number of Veterans
17,811
Male Veterans
1,357
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6,719 |
| Second Gulf War | 3,441 |
| First Gulf War | 3,431 |
| Korea | 1,592 |
| World War II | 222 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 5,866 |
| 65 to 74 | 4,634 |
| 35 to 54 | 4,206 |
| 55 to 64 | 3,339 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,123 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,979 | 8.21% |
| Black | 521 | 4.53% |
| Hispanic | 516 | 1.66% |
| 2+ Races | 431 | 3.43% |
| Other Race | 191 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 30 | 1.07% |
| Islander | 13 | 8.02% |
| Native American | 3 | 1.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.32%
Born in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
91.7%
Native Born
8.3%
Foreign Born
4.43%
Non Citizen
3.87%
Naturalized
91.7% of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania residents were born in the United States, with 72.32% having been born in Pennsylvania. 4.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.