Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42079 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 327,675 | — | #224 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,691 | -15.2% | #1,733 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.0 years | +8.0% | #1,503 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $174,100 | -38.2% | #1,722 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,004 | -13.7% | #980 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% | +21.6% | #2,005 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Luzerne County has a population of 327,675, making it the #224 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Luzerne County is $63,691, ranking #1,733 out of 3,222 counties — 15.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.3% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.
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The median home value in Luzerne County is $174,100 (-38.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,004/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.8%.
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93.4% of residents in Luzerne County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.
About Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 327,675, making it the 224th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Luzerne County is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Luzerne County is $63,691, which ranks #1,733 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.
The median home value in Luzerne County is $174,100, 38.2% below the national median. Renters in Luzerne County pay a median gross rent of $1,004 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Luzerne County, 25.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.5 min.
Luzerne County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (17.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.1%).
All data for Luzerne County, Pennsylvania comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.