White Haven is a borough located in Luzerne County Pennsylvania. White Haven has a 2024 population of 1,183. White Haven is currently growing at a rate of 0.42% annually and its population has increased by 1.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,162 in 2020.
The average household income in White Haven is $63,380 with a poverty rate of 18.78%. The median age in White Haven is 38.7 years: 41.7 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of White Haven was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 947 | 96.14% |
| Two or more races | 23 | 2.34% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 1.12% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.41% |
| 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 | 424 | 2.3 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Married | 177 | 2.99 | 83.6 | 16.4 |
| Non Family | 172 | 1.19 | 68 | 32 |
| Female | 41 | 2.76 | 61 | 39 |
| Male | 34 | 3.76 | 50 | 50 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.3
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 | 24 | 3.52% |
| Associates Degree | 50 | 7.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 111 | 16.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 38 | 5.58% |
| High School Graduate | 298 | 43.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 1.17% |
| Some College | 152 | 22.32% |
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 | 640 | 609 | 139 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 23 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 12 | 3 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 43.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,818 | $97,813 | $45,341 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,813 | $52,083 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,237 | $49,167 | $29,464 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,714 | $44,940 | $37,426 |
| Some College | $42,277 | $43,571 | $32,188 |
$42,714
Average Earnings
$44,940
Average Male
$37,426
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.91% of White Haven residents speak only English, while 4.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 897 | 159 | 17.73% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 26 | 40.63% |
| Multiple | 23 | 7 | 30.43% |
| Black | 11 | 1 | 9.09% |
18.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.09%
Male Poverty Rate
23.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in White Haven is Hispanic, with 40.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in White Haven is Black, with 9.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.63% |
| Some College | 4.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 18.28% |
| Male Employed | 2.28% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,206 | $74,652 |
| Households | $54,643 | $63,380 |
| Married Families | $77,639 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,417 | $43,553 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.5%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
56
Number of Veterans
56
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 28 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 7.21% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 38.46% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 7.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
81.42%
Born in White Haven
97.06%
Native Born
2.94%
Foreign Born
2.23%
Non Citizen
0.71%
Naturalized
97.06% of White Haven residents were born in the United States, with 81.42% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.23% 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 | 1,209 | 5 | 0.42% |
| 2028 | 1,204 | 5 | 0.42% |
| 2027 | 1,199 | 6 | 0.5% |
| 2026 | 1,193 | 5 | 0.42% |
| 2025 | 1,188 | 5 | 0.42% |
| 2024 | 1,183 | 5 | 0.42% |
| 2023 | 1,178 | 4 | 0.34% |
| 2022 | 1,174 | 7 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 1,167 | 5 | 0.43% |
| 2020 | 1,162 | 63 | 5.73% |
| 2019 | 1,099 | -3 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 1,102 | 5 | 0.46% |
| 2017 | 1,097 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 1,095 | -4 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 1,099 | -5 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 1,104 | -5 | -0.45% |
| 2013 | 1,109 | -7 | -0.63% |
| 2012 | 1,116 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2011 | 1,114 | 18 | 1.64% |
| 2010 | 1,096 | 0 | 0% |