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West Hazleton

Pennsylvania · 4,594 residents · 1.579 sq mi
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West Hazleton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,946. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,500. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,594
+30%since 2000
from 3,542 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,909 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 2,243 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
−13%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024West Hazleton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,946
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,765 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,809
−10%since 2000
from $16,525 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing10.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$652
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.6%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
45.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+32%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(3,418)
Black0.6%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(79)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(262)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(2,834)
Black1.3%(62)
Hispanic / Latino35.4%(1,624)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.1%(2,762)
Diversity Score
60
+712%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.5%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
22.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania?

West Hazleton, Pennsylvania has about 4,594 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania earns about $35,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Hazleton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Hazleton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $92,500, and the typical rent is about $652 a month.

How educated are people in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania?

About 28.0% of people in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Hazleton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, West Hazleton, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 458 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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