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Hazleton

Pennsylvania · 29,963 residents · 5.972 sq mi
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Hazleton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,010. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $98,300. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,963
+28%since 2000
from 23,329 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,017 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 3,906 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
−13%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K24K26K28K31K1990201020202024Hazleton
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,010
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,082 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,614
+19%since 2000
from $17,270 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.9%
US avg: 10%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
52.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+8%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(21,741)
Black0.6%(135)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,132)
Asian0.7%(152)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.5%(3,392)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33%(9,894)
Black1.7%(500)
Hispanic / Latino63.1%(18,898)
Asian0.6%(193)
Other1%(297)
Diversity Score60.8%(18,224)
Diversity Score
61
+318%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+75%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.9%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
33.2%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hazleton, Pennsylvania?

Hazleton, Pennsylvania has about 29,963 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hazleton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Hazleton, Pennsylvania earns about $38,010 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hazleton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Hazleton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $98,300, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Hazleton, Pennsylvania?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Hazleton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hazleton, Pennsylvania?

About 23.8% of people in Hazleton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hazleton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Hazleton, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,233 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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