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Luzerne

Pennsylvania · 2,744 residents (2025 est.) · 0.707 sq mi
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Luzerne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,135. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,900. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,723
−8%since 2000
from 2,952 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,851 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 4,175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.3
+15%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,744 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Luzerne
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,135
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,614 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,199
+105%since 2000
from $16,217 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
+18%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$797
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
41.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+9%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(2,913)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(13)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(62)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(2,481)
Black1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(168)
Diversity Score20.7%(564)
Diversity Score
21
+879%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+76%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 20.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
+24.7 ptssince 2017
from 65.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luzerne, Pennsylvania?

Luzerne, Pennsylvania has about 2,723 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Luzerne, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Luzerne, Pennsylvania earns about $42,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Luzerne, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Luzerne, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $113,900, and the typical rent is about $797 a month.

How educated are people in Luzerne, Pennsylvania?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Luzerne, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Luzerne, Pennsylvania?

About 19.9% of people in Luzerne, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Luzerne, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Luzerne, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 483 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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