CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2139
Pennsylvania · Luzerne County · 1,697 residents · 15.806 sq mi
Notable rankings
#390lowest low density in PA107.36/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Luzerne County, PA
The short version
Census Tract 2139 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,288. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $131,800. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% more than the Luzerne County median.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,697
+1%since 2020
from 1,674 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
107 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 106 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
−2%since 2020
from 45.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$80,288
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,286 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,647
+27%since 2020
from $28,952 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.6%
+23.2 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
−9%since 2020
from 0.426 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.9%
Information12.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
Other services5.8%
Public administration4.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Education & health services1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$131,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $106,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,026
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $763 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 85.4% in 2020
15.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.8%
−23.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−16%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(1,428)
Black6.2%(104)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(129)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(13)
Diversity Score32.8%(549)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(1,453)
Black6%(101)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(133)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(10)
Diversity Score32.1%(546)
Diversity Score
32
−2%since 2020
from 33 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.3 min
+16%since 2020
from 21.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 76.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
Female
44.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 74.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% 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 1,697 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 $80,288 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $131,800, and the typical rent is about $1,026 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 16.2% 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 10.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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