CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2001
Pennsylvania · Luzerne County · 3,757 residents · 0.671 sq mi
Notable rankings
#54lowest low broadband in PA#1925 US70.8%#57lowest young in PA#1035 US22.2 yrs#134lowest low income in PA$34,105#172lowest short commute in PA16.9 minTRACT SHAPE · Luzerne County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 2001 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,105. Population has grown 21% since 2020. At a median age of 22.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Luzerne County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
4% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,757
+21%since 2020
from 3,117 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,599 / sq mi
+21%since 2020
from 4,645 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
22.2
+4%since 2020
from 21.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$34,105
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $33,583 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,182
+33%since 2020
from $13,713 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
+9%since 2020
from 0.391 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
Other services4.3%
Wholesale trade4.1%
Public administration3.9%
Retail trade3.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$875
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $707 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
3.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
96.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
65.0%
+27.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(2,330)
Black10.4%(323)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(203)
Asian2.8%(87)
Other5.6%(174)
Diversity Score52.8%(1,646)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(2,577)
Black12.6%(474)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(418)
Asian3.6%(136)
Other4%(152)
Diversity Score62.3%(2,340)
Diversity Score
62
+18%since 2020
from 53 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 90.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.9 min
+32%since 2020
from 12.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
20.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
29.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Female
52.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Foreign born
8.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 60.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,757 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $34,105 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $875 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 21.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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