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Census Tract 2180

Pennsylvania · Luzerne County · 3,916 residents · 5.187 sq mi
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The short version

Census Tract 2180 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,054. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $159,500. The poverty rate of 22.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Luzerne County median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
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
3,916
−6%since 2020
from 4,146 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
755 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 799 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
−9%since 2020
from 47.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
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20244K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,054
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $49,306 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,136
+11%since 2020
from $27,264 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
+19%since 2020
from 0.416 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $115,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$992
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $604 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.8% in 2020
31.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.8%
+19.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+47%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(3,700)
Black2.1%(89)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(205)
Asian3.3%(137)
Other0.4%(15)
Diversity Score24.9%(1,034)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(2,865)
Black10%(392)
Hispanic / Latino6%(236)
Asian0.5%(18)
Other10.3%(405)
Diversity Score55%(2,156)
Diversity Score
55
+121%since 2020
from 25 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 96.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 19.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 73.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% 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
7.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 57.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Female
54.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Foreign born
5.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 79.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 97.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in this census tract?

this census tract has about 3,916 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 $46,054 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 $159,500, and the typical rent is about $992 a month.

How educated are people in this census tract?

About 15.6% 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 22.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.

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

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