West Hazleton is a borough located in Luzerne County Pennsylvania. West Hazleton has a 2024 population of 5,170. West Hazleton is currently declining at a rate of -0.02% annually and its population has decreased by -0.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,172 in 2020.
The average household income in West Hazleton is $59,718 with a poverty rate of 26.31%. The median age in West Hazleton is 30.8 years: 28.8 years for males, and 31.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Hazleton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 2,088 | 40.7% |
| White | 1,750 | 34.11% |
| Black or African American | 803 | 15.65% |
| Two or more races | 489 | 9.53% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,646 | 3.11 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Married | 580 | 3.59 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Non Family | 573 | 1.13 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Female | 381 | 5.6 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Male | 112 | 2.23 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
3.95
Average Family Size
3.11
Average Household Size
65.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 200 | 6.9% |
| Associates Degree | 206 | 7.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 272 | 9.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 228 | 7.86% |
| High School Graduate | 1,169 | 40.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 498 | 17.18% |
| Some College | 326 | 11.25% |
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 | 1,563 | 961 | 114 |
| White | 1,290 | 1,194 | 372 |
| Other Race | 1,057 | 561 | 103 |
| Black | 238 | 226 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 137 | 95 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.96%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $61,429 | $27,019 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,486 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,548 | $45,575 | $23,040 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,352 | $25,313 | $20,135 |
| Overall | $29,037 | $31,674 | $25,833 |
| Some College | $27,548 | $26,399 | $35,208 |
$29,037
Average Earnings
$31,674
Average Male
$25,833
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
43.2% of West Hazleton residents speak only English, while 56.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 55.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,406 | 1,206 | 35.41% |
| Black | 803 | 655 | 81.57% |
| Other | 2,088 | 378 | 18.1% |
| White | 1,401 | 121 | 8.64% |
| Multiple | 489 | 89 | 18.2% |
26.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.32%
Male Poverty Rate
27.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Hazleton is Black, with 81.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Hazleton is White, with 8.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 37.03% |
| High School | 21.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 62.93% |
| Male Employed | 21.2% |
| Female Employed | 11.23% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,678 | $65,071 |
| Households | $46,856 | $59,718 |
| Married Families | $77,143 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,877 | $42,115 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
155
Number of Veterans
155
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 56 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Korea | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 96 |
| 65 to 74 | 57 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 155 | 10.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.5%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
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
39.34%
Born in West Hazleton
67.04%
Native Born
32.96%
Foreign Born
20.33%
Non Citizen
12.63%
Naturalized
67.04% of West Hazleton residents were born in the United States, with 39.34% having been born in Pennsylvania. 20.33% 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 | 5,169 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 5,169 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 5,169 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2026 | 5,170 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 5,170 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 5,170 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2023 | 5,171 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2022 | 5,170 | -10 | -0.19% |
| 2021 | 5,180 | 8 | 0.15% |
| 2020 | 5,172 | 838 | 19.34% |
| 2019 | 4,334 | -16 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 4,350 | -7 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 4,357 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2016 | 4,356 | -20 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 4,376 | -21 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 4,397 | -14 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 4,411 | -31 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 4,442 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2011 | 4,446 | -9 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 4,455 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,542 | -594 | -14.36% |
| 1990 | 4,136 | -735 | -15.09% |
| 1980 | 4,871 | -1,188 | -19.61% |
| 1970 | 6,059 | -219 | -3.49% |
| 1960 | 6,278 | 1,109 | 21.45% |