Poverty Rate in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
In Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 49,199 of 314,459 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania is 15.6%.
- How many people in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania live in poverty?
In Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 49,199 of 314,459 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania compare to the average for Pennsylvania?
The poverty rate in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania is 32.2% higher than the Pennsylvania average. In Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 15.6% of 314,459 people live in poverty. In Pennsylvania, 11.8% of 12,553,587 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania is 23.81% higher than the US average. In Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, an estimated 15.6% of 314,459 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Ashley, Pennsylvania 39.7% of 2,612 people.
- Avoca, Pennsylvania 5.7% of 2,527 people.
- Bear Creek Village, Pennsylvania 8.8% of 365 people.
- Beech Mountain Lakes, Pennsylvania 4.5% of 1,940 people.
- Berwick, Pennsylvania 18.1% of 10,245 people.
Under 18 years
27.7% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
27.7% of 65 thousand people
Under 5 years
27.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
27.6% of 16 thousand people
5 to 17 years
27.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
27.7% of 49 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
27.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
27.6% of 65 thousand people
18 to 64 years
15.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
15.2% of 188 thousand people
18 to 34 years
15.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
15.9% of 65 thousand people
35 to 64 years
14.9% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
14.9% of 123 thousand people
60 years and over
13.3% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
13.3% of 86 thousand people
65 years and over
12.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
12.5% of 64 thousand people
White
13.5% Poverty Rate for White people in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
13.5% of 235 thousand people
Black or African American
38.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
38.8% of 16 thousand people
Some other race
25.5% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
25.5% of 26 thousand people
Two or more races
28.4% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
28.4% of 34 thousand people
Hispanic
31.4% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
31.4% of 59 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
13% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
13% of 230 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
14.4% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
14.4% of 227 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
28.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
28.6% of 23 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
18.4% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
18.4% of 82 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
12.3% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
12.3% of 66 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
5.4% of 57 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
7.6% of 158 thousand people
Employed
6.8% Poverty Rate for employed people in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
6.8% of 151 thousand people
Male
4.8% Poverty Rate for employed men in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
4.8% of 80 thousand people
Female
9% Poverty Rate for employed women in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
9% of 70 thousand people
Unemployed
24.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
24.2% of 7 thousand people
Male
18.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
18.7% of 5 thousand people
Female
33.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
33.3% of 3 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
14.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
14.7% of 259 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
3.4% of 114 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
17.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
17.7% of 48 thousand people
Did not work
26.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
26.5% of 96 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
24.9% Poverty Rate for single people in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
24.9% of 71 thousand people
Male
22.8% Poverty Rate for single men in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
22.8% of 36 thousand people
Female
27% Poverty Rate for single women in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
27% of 35 thousand people
18 to 24 years
54% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
54% of 4 thousand people
25 to 34 years
17.1% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
17.1% of 11 thousand people
35 to 44 years
28.4% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
28.4% of 9 thousand people
45 to 54 years
22.8% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
22.8% of 9 thousand people
55 to 64 years
27.5% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
27.5% of 14 thousand people
65 to 74 years
22.2% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
22.2% of 13 thousand people
75 years and over
21.2% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
21.2% of 11 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
5.5% of 31 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
30.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
30.1% of 11 thousand people
Did not work
43.1% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
43.1% of 29 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
17.1% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
2023
17.1%
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