Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Luzerne County is home to 327,675 people. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Pennsylvania rate (11.7%). The median household income is $63,691.
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| Measure | Value | Pennsylvania | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 327,675 | 13,018,639 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $63,691 | $77,971 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 15.3% | 11.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 24.7% | 15.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 6.6% | 5.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.3% | 35.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $174,100 | $254,500 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,004 | $1,209 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 46.4% | 48.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 9.6% | 7.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 42.0 years | 40.9 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Carbon County
- Columbia County
- Lackawanna County
- Monroe County
- Schuylkill County
- Sullivan County
- Wyoming County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.