Wilkes-Barre township is located in Luzerne County Pennsylvania. Wilkes-Barre township has a 2024 population of 3,218. Wilkes-Barre township is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually and its population has increased by 0.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,211 in 2020.
The average household income in Wilkes-Barre township is $68,671 with a poverty rate of 11.53%. The median age in Wilkes-Barre township is 42.8 years: 40.3 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wilkes-Barre township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,498 | 78.01% |
| Black or African American | 307 | 9.59% |
| Two or more races | 300 | 9.37% |
| Asian | 97 | 3.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,498 | 2.1 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Non Family | 621 | 1.3 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
| Married | 509 | 2.66 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Female | 219 | 2.34 | 42 | 58 |
| Male | 149 | 3.19 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
2.57
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
54.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 183 | 7.41% |
| Associates Degree | 243 | 9.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 295 | 11.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 167 | 6.76% |
| High School Graduate | 1,047 | 42.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 83 | 3.36% |
| Some College | 451 | 18.27% |
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 | 1,979 | 1,745 | 353 |
| Black | 233 | 222 | 24 |
| Hispanic | 118 | 109 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 114 | 93 | 12 |
| Asian | 97 | 97 | 63 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.95%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,710 | $89,500 | $53,065 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,340 | $0 | $51,250 |
| High School Graduate | $39,111 | $52,824 | $29,976 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,056 | $51,771 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,241 | $50,269 | $37,524 |
| Some College | $34,552 | $48,185 | $28,576 |
$44,241
Average Earnings
$50,269
Average Male
$37,524
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.6% of Wilkes-Barre township residents speak only English, while 7.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,388 | 239 | 10.01% |
| Multiple | 269 | 113 | 42.01% |
| Hispanic | 188 | 38 | 20.21% |
| Black | 307 | 11 | 3.58% |
11.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.97%
Male Poverty Rate
12.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wilkes-Barre township is Multiple, with 42.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wilkes-Barre township is Black, with 3.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.71% |
| Some College | 8.51% |
| High School | 5.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 23.08% |
| Female Employed | 4.48% |
| Male Employed | 1.3% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,457 | $76,509 |
| Households | $63,068 | $68,671 |
| Married Families | $97,594 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,384 | $51,250 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.8%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
226
Number of Veterans
223
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 71 |
| First Gulf War | 58 |
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 72 |
| 35 to 54 | 57 |
| 55 to 64 | 57 |
| 75+ | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 213 | 9.94% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 7.65% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 9.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
72.64%
Born in Wilkes-Barre township
93.41%
Native Born
6.59%
Foreign Born
3.4%
Non Citizen
3.19%
Naturalized
93.41% of Wilkes-Barre township residents were born in the United States, with 72.64% having been born in Pennsylvania. 3.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,228 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2028 | 3,226 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2027 | 3,224 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2026 | 3,222 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2025 | 3,220 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2024 | 3,218 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2023 | 3,216 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 3,214 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2021 | 3,217 | 6 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 3,211 | 292 | 10% |
| 2019 | 2,919 | -9 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 2,928 | -5 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 2,933 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2016 | 2,932 | -11 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 2,943 | -16 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 2,959 | -10 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 2,969 | -17 | -0.57% |
| 2012 | 2,986 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2011 | 2,988 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 2,991 | 0 | 0% |