Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,525. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $43,600. Households here earn about 33% less than the Pennsylvania median.
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How many people live in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania?
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania has about 47,523 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania?
The typical household in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania earns about $19,525 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania expensive?
In Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $43,600, and the typical rent is about $317 a month.
How educated are people in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania?
About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania?
About 15.4% of people in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024