Luzerne, PA Demographics

The total population of Luzerne is estimated to be 2,718 with 1,362 males (50.11%) and 1,356 females (49.89%). There are 6 less females than males in Luzerne.
The median household income in Luzerne was $43,965 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 829(1.92%) from $43,136 in 2020. This income is 58.93% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Luzerne sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $50,593. Overall, the median household income for the borough of Luzerne stands at $43,965.
In Luzerne, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $34,519 for males and $28,322 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $59,920 for males and $47,181 for females.
In Luzerne, population is primarily represented by White households, reporting a median income of $43,716.
In 2022, the population of Luzerne was 2,722, a 0.07% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Luzerne's population was 2,720, an increase of 0.55% compared to a population of 2,705 in 2020.
The median age in Luzerne, PA is 50.6, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 11.91% were under the age of 15, 19.88% aged 15 to 29, 44.58% aged 30 to 64, 21.79% aged 65 to 84, and 1.84% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Luzerne population: 96.07% are White, 0.96% are Black or African American and 2.98% are multiracial.