2023 ACS Census Data · Population 325,978
Luzerne County is a large county in Pennsylvania with a population of 325,978. The median household income is $62,321, near the national median. The poverty rate is 15.4%, median home value is $163,800, and 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
325,978
2023 estimate
Rank #224 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$62,321
Household
Rank #1698 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$163,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #1754 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
25.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #1152 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
8.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
15.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
10% below Pennsylvania avg·4% below national avg
Poverty Rate
32% below Pennsylvania avg·3% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
4% above Pennsylvania avg·5% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$34,857
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
15.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
60.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
18% below Pennsylvania avg·22% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
0% below Pennsylvania avg·3% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
8% below Pennsylvania avg·7% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
17% below Pennsylvania avg·17% below national avg
Housing Units
151,012
Households
133,434
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,407
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
24 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
3% below Pennsylvania avg·4% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below Pennsylvania avg·2% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.7%
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