Hazleton is a city located in Luzerne County Pennsylvania. Hazleton has a 2024 population of 30,078. Hazleton is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually and its population has increased by 0.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,912 in 2020.
The average household income in Hazleton is $54,752 with a poverty rate of 25.7%. The median age in Hazleton is 37.1 years: 35.1 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hazleton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,558 | 49.06% |
| Other race | 8,528 | 28.74% |
| Two or more races | 4,236 | 14.28% |
| Black or African American | 2,208 | 7.44% |
| Native American | 77 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 64 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,333 | 2.59 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Non Family | 4,518 | 1.32 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Married | 3,702 | 3.38 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Female | 2,059 | 3.8 | 34.6 | 65.4 |
| Male | 1,054 | 2.91 | 27.2 | 72.8 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
46.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,346 | 12.29% |
| Associates Degree | 1,671 | 8.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,370 | 7.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 768 | 4.02% |
| High School Graduate | 7,028 | 36.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,042 | 15.93% |
| Some College | 2,867 | 15.02% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,910 | 5,970 | 794 |
| White | 8,648 | 7,312 | 1,257 |
| Other Race | 4,537 | 2,576 | 305 |
| 2+ Races | 2,298 | 1,636 | 294 |
| Black | 1,074 | 706 | 31 |
| Islander | 64 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 51 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 84.55%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,486 | $43,988 | $27,038 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,250 | $0 | $65,583 |
| High School Graduate | $32,130 | $39,930 | $22,045 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,879 | $31,559 | $26,169 |
| Overall | $32,545 | $38,232 | $26,153 |
| Some College | $35,501 | $42,847 | $27,848 |
$32,545
Average Earnings
$38,232
Average Male
$26,153
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
42.91% of Hazleton residents speak only English, while 57.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 54.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18,126 | 5,333 | 29.42% |
| Other | 8,288 | 2,452 | 29.58% |
| White | 9,830 | 1,998 | 20.33% |
| Multiple | 4,226 | 1,362 | 32.23% |
| Black | 1,981 | 329 | 16.61% |
| Native | 77 | 38 | 49.35% |
25.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.93%
Male Poverty Rate
28.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hazleton is Native, with 49.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hazleton is Black, with 16.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.75% |
| High School | 22.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.19% |
| Some College | 13.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 39.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.37% |
| Female Employed | 19% |
| Male Employed | 7.87% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,164 | $62,169 |
| Households | $39,362 | $54,752 |
| Married Families | $64,857 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,337 | $38,441 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.0%
Male Marriage Rate
35.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
928
Number of Veterans
902
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 369 |
| Second Gulf War | 134 |
| Korea | 124 |
| First Gulf War | 116 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 437 |
| 65 to 74 | 172 |
| 55 to 64 | 149 |
| 35 to 54 | 136 |
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 761 | 6.23% |
| Hispanic | 154 | 1.23% |
| 2+ Races | 104 | 3.21% |
| Other Race | 52 | 0.95% |
| Black | 11 | 0.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
39.12%
Born in Hazleton
64.78%
Native Born
35.22%
Foreign Born
21.3%
Non Citizen
13.92%
Naturalized
64.78% of Hazleton residents were born in the United States, with 39.12% having been born in Pennsylvania. 21.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 30,287 | 42 | 0.14% |
| 2028 | 30,245 | 42 | 0.14% |
| 2027 | 30,203 | 41 | 0.14% |
| 2026 | 30,162 | 42 | 0.14% |
| 2025 | 30,120 | 42 | 0.14% |
| 2024 | 30,078 | 41 | 0.14% |
| 2023 | 30,037 | 31 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 30,006 | -46 | -0.15% |
| 2021 | 30,052 | 140 | 0.47% |
| 2020 | 29,912 | 5,109 | 20.6% |
| 2019 | 24,803 | -6 | -0.02% |
| 2018 | 24,809 | -41 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 24,850 | 4 | 0.02% |
| 2016 | 24,846 | -117 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 24,963 | -116 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 25,079 | -83 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 25,162 | -160 | -0.63% |
| 2012 | 25,322 | -28 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 25,350 | -60 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 25,410 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 23,329 | -1,401 | -5.67% |
| 1990 | 24,730 | -2,588 | -9.47% |
| 1980 | 27,318 | -3,108 | -10.21% |
| 1970 | 30,426 | -1,630 | -5.08% |
| 1960 | 32,056 | -3,435 | -9.68% |
| 1950 | 35,491 | -2,518 | -6.62% |
| 1940 | 38,009 | 1,244 | 3.38% |
| 1930 | 36,765 | 4,488 | 13.9% |
| 1920 | 32,277 | 6,825 | 26.82% |
| 1910 | 25,452 | 11,222 | 78.86% |
| 1900 | 14,230 | 2,358 | 19.86% |
| 1890 | 11,872 | 4,937 | 71.19% |
| 1880 | 6,935 | 2,618 | 60.64% |
| 1870 | 4,317 | -25,970 | -85.75% |