Luzerne County's estimated 2026 population is 333,354 with a growth rate of 0.37% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Luzerne County is the 12th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 321,017 and has seen a growth of 3.84% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42 years
Female: 43.6 years
Male: 40.8 years
There are 261,218 adults, (65,922 of whom are seniors) in Luzerne County.
Female: 164,282 (50.1%)
Male: 163,393 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Luzerne County includes 75.79% White, 8.06% other race, 5.02% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 248,337 | 75.79% |
| Two or more races | 31,825 | 9.71% |
| Other race | 26,403 | 8.06% |
| Black or African American | 16,461 | 5.02% |
| Asian | 3,957 | 1.21% |
| Native American | 370 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 322 | 0.1% |
Luzerne County's average per capita income is $46,339. Household income levels show a median of $63,691. The poverty rate stands at 15.32%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $102,690 | $124,852 |
| Families | $83,347 | $104,717 |
| Households | $63,691 | $86,447 |
| Non Families | $38,036 | $53,340 |
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