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West Hazleton

Pennsylvania · 5,163 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 $42,421. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,800. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
5,163
+46%since 2000
from 3,542 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,270 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 2,243 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.3
−20%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024West Hazleton
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,421
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,765 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,218
+16%since 2000
from $16,525 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.1%
+25.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance21.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical20.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$866
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
53.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.5%(1,834)
Black2.2%(113)
Hispanic / Latino60%(3,099)
Asian0.4%(22)
Other1.2%(63)
Diversity Score63.3%(3,271)
Diversity Score
63
+755%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+71%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.5%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
23.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania?

West Hazleton, Pennsylvania has about 5,163 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania earns about $42,421 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 $85,800, and the typical rent is about $866 a month.

How educated are people in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania?

About 14.2% 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 35.1% 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 1,027 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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