Duryea is a borough located in Luzerne County Pennsylvania. Duryea has a 2024 population of 5,088. Duryea is currently growing at a rate of 0.26% annually and its population has increased by 1.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,034 in 2020.
The average household income in Duryea is $78,292 with a poverty rate of 9.74%. The median age in Duryea is 41.7 years: 42 years for males, and 40.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Duryea was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,424 | 87.66% |
| Two or more races | 377 | 7.47% |
| Black or African American | 191 | 3.78% |
| Other race | 55 | 1.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,078 | 2.43 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Married | 1,006 | 3.52 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Non Family | 864 | 1.23 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Female | 115 | 2.06 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Male | 93 | 2.25 | 100 | 0 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
72.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 150 | 4.16% |
| Associates Degree | 247 | 6.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 443 | 12.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 301 | 8.34% |
| High School Graduate | 1,536 | 42.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 0.22% |
| Some College | 922 | 25.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,345 | 3,201 | 744 |
| Black | 128 | 128 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 90 | 76 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 79 | 65 | 0 |
| Other Race | 55 | 55 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,703 | $58,214 | $42,981 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,750 | $143,091 | $78,333 |
| High School Graduate | $37,011 | $57,188 | $32,237 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,625 | $41,625 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,559 | $49,209 | $35,497 |
| Some College | $30,598 | $38,426 | $0 |
$39,559
Average Earnings
$49,209
Average Male
$35,497
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.93% of Duryea residents speak only English, while 3.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,406 | 259 | 5.88% |
| Black | 191 | 184 | 96.34% |
| Multiple | 377 | 47 | 12.47% |
9.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.35%
Male Poverty Rate
10.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Duryea is Black, with 96.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Duryea is White, with 5.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 17.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.66% |
| High School | 7.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.61% |
| Female Employed | 7.71% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,892 | $91,349 |
| Households | $68,790 | $78,292 |
| Married Families | $76,128 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $59,758 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
232
Number of Veterans
232
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 88 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Korea | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 99 |
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 232 | 6.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.94%
Born in Duryea
98.61%
Native Born
1.39%
Foreign Born
0.52%
Non Citizen
0.87%
Naturalized
98.61% of Duryea residents were born in the United States, with 84.94% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,157 | 14 | 0.27% |
| 2028 | 5,143 | 14 | 0.27% |
| 2027 | 5,129 | 13 | 0.25% |
| 2026 | 5,116 | 14 | 0.27% |
| 2025 | 5,102 | 14 | 0.28% |
| 2024 | 5,088 | 13 | 0.26% |
| 2023 | 5,075 | 8 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 5,067 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 5,062 | 28 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 5,034 | 113 | 2.3% |
| 2019 | 4,921 | -11 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 4,932 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2017 | 4,934 | 6 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 4,928 | -15 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 4,943 | -16 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 4,959 | -12 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 4,971 | -23 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 4,994 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 4,991 | 6 | 0.12% |
| 2010 | 4,985 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,634 | -235 | -4.83% |
| 1990 | 4,869 | -546 | -10.08% |
| 1980 | 5,415 | 151 | 2.87% |
| 1970 | 5,264 | -362 | -6.43% |
| 1960 | 5,626 | -1,029 | -15.46% |
| 1950 | 6,655 | -1,620 | -19.58% |
| 1940 | 8,275 | -228 | -2.68% |
| 1930 | 8,503 | 727 | 9.35% |
| 1920 | 7,776 | 289 | 3.86% |
| 1910 | 7,487 | 2,330 | 45.18% |