Luzerne is a borough located in Luzerne County Pennsylvania. Luzerne has a 2024 population of 2,728. Luzerne is currently growing at a rate of 0.18% annually and its population has increased by 0.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,706 in 2020.
The average household income in Luzerne is $56,669 with a poverty rate of 19.21%. The median age in Luzerne is 49.4 years: 36.1 years for males, and 53.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Luzerne was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,581 | 94.96% |
| Two or more races | 109 | 4.01% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,403 | 1.93 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Non Family | 715 | 1.13 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Married | 353 | 2.9 | 70 | 30 |
| Female | 286 | 2.65 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Male | 49 | 2.55 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
2.75
Average Family Size
1.93
Average Household Size
59.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 174 | 8.77% |
| Associates Degree | 397 | 20.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 202 | 10.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 46 | 2.32% |
| High School Graduate | 715 | 36.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 1.61% |
| Some College | 417 | 21.03% |
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 | 1,941 | 1,739 | 248 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 24 | 0 |
| Black | 14 | 14 | 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 12.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,229 | $0 | $43,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,227 | $50,341 | $29,762 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $71,450 | $71,550 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,522 | $50,250 | $34,612 |
| Some College | $36,944 | $44,750 | $34,485 |
$41,522
Average Earnings
$50,250
Average Male
$34,612
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.52% of Luzerne residents speak only English, while 1.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,558 | 410 | 16.03% |
| Multiple | 109 | 89 | 81.65% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 23 | 100% |
19.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.14%
Male Poverty Rate
20.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Luzerne is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Luzerne is White, with 16.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.72% |
| Some College | 9.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 16% |
| Female Employed | 12.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.13% |
| Male Employed | 9.01% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,045 | $74,818 |
| Households | $39,471 | $56,669 |
| Married Families | $85,521 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,188 | $38,731 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.8%
Male Marriage Rate
29.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
158
Number of Veterans
151
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 74 |
| Korea | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 62 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 158 | 7.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
90.65%
Born in Luzerne
99.08%
Native Born
0.92%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.92%
Naturalized
99.08% of Luzerne residents were born in the United States, with 90.65% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0% 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 | 2,756 | 5 | 0.18% |
| 2028 | 2,751 | 6 | 0.22% |
| 2027 | 2,745 | 6 | 0.22% |
| 2026 | 2,739 | 5 | 0.18% |
| 2025 | 2,734 | 6 | 0.22% |
| 2024 | 2,728 | 5 | 0.18% |
| 2023 | 2,723 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 2,723 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2021 | 2,720 | 14 | 0.52% |
| 2020 | 2,706 | -103 | -3.67% |
| 2019 | 2,809 | -5 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 2,814 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2017 | 2,815 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 2,812 | -10 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 2,822 | -8 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 2,830 | -6 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 2,836 | -15 | -0.53% |
| 2012 | 2,851 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2011 | 2,849 | 4 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 2,845 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,952 | -254 | -7.92% |
| 1990 | 3,206 | -497 | -13.42% |
| 1980 | 3,703 | -801 | -17.78% |
| 1970 | 4,504 | -614 | -12% |
| 1960 | 5,118 | -1,058 | -17.13% |
| 1950 | 6,176 | -906 | -12.79% |
| 1940 | 7,082 | 132 | 1.9% |
| 1930 | 6,950 | 952 | 15.87% |
| 1920 | 5,998 | 572 | 10.54% |
| 1910 | 5,426 | 1,609 | 42.15% |
| 1900 | 3,817 | 1,061 | 38.5% |