Luzerne township is located in Luzerne County Pennsylvania. Luzerne township has a 2024 population of 5,119. Luzerne township is currently declining at a rate of -2.25% annually and its population has decreased by -8.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,582 in 2020.
The average household income in Luzerne township is $76,904 with a poverty rate of 18.67%. The median age in Luzerne township is 43.6 years: 41.3 years for males, and 48.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Luzerne township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,047 | 73% |
| Black or African American | 1,112 | 20.06% |
| Two or more races | 256 | 4.62% |
| Other race | 107 | 1.93% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,443 | 2.42 | 84.5 | 15.5 |
| Married | 784 | 2.83 | 87.6 | 12.4 |
| Non Family | 371 | 1.25 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Female | 252 | 2.74 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Male | 36 | 3.58 | 100 | 0 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
84.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 790 | 17.43% |
| Associates Degree | 249 | 5.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 375 | 8.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 101 | 2.23% |
| High School Graduate | 2,349 | 51.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 127 | 2.8% |
| Some College | 542 | 11.96% |
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 | 3,183 | 2,676 | 371 |
| Black | 1,013 | 687 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 276 | 202 | 102 |
| 2+ Races | 192 | 127 | 49 |
| Other Race | 99 | 99 | 53 |
| Native American | 22 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 53.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,807 | $0 | $41,208 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,886 | $18,355 | $47,571 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,104 | $18,104 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,434 | $28,340 | $42,482 |
| Some College | $51,971 | $72,857 | $45,489 |
$40,434
Average Earnings
$28,340
Average Male
$42,482
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.13% of Luzerne township residents speak only English, while 3.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,164 | 409 | 12.93% |
| Hispanic | 157 | 157 | 100% |
| Multiple | 132 | 104 | 78.79% |
| Black | 123 | 89 | 72.36% |
| Other | 79 | 53 | 67.09% |
18.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.69%
Male Poverty Rate
20.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Luzerne township is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Luzerne township is White, with 12.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.79% |
| High School | 12.95% |
| Some College | 8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 4.49% |
| Male Employed | 1.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,844 | $80,282 |
| Households | $59,073 | $76,904 |
| Married Families | $92,935 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,750 | $64,285 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.9%
Male Marriage Rate
52.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
278
Number of Veterans
260
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 189 |
| Korea | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 171 |
| 75+ | 75 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 191 | 5.42% |
| Black | 78 | 7.41% |
| Other Race | 9 | 8.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
31%
Labor Force Participation
28.8%
Employment Rate
7%
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
87.01%
Born in Luzerne township
99.24%
Native Born
0.76%
Foreign Born
0.2%
Non Citizen
0.56%
Naturalized
99.24% of Luzerne township residents were born in the United States, with 87.01% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.2% 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 | 4,529 | -118 | -2.54% |
| 2028 | 4,647 | -118 | -2.48% |
| 2027 | 4,765 | -118 | -2.42% |
| 2026 | 4,883 | -118 | -2.36% |
| 2025 | 5,001 | -118 | -2.31% |
| 2024 | 5,119 | -118 | -2.25% |
| 2023 | 5,237 | -118 | -2.2% |
| 2022 | 5,355 | -113 | -2.07% |
| 2021 | 5,468 | -114 | -2.04% |
| 2020 | 5,582 | -221 | -3.81% |
| 2019 | 5,803 | -138 | -2.32% |
| 2018 | 5,941 | 6 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 5,935 | 48 | 0.82% |
| 2016 | 5,887 | -12 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 5,899 | -19 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 5,918 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 5,918 | -34 | -0.57% |
| 2012 | 5,952 | -14 | -0.23% |
| 2011 | 5,966 | 10 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 5,956 | 0 | 0% |