17.1% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined

17.1% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined poverty in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania compared

How does Luzerne County, Pennsylvania compare to other Pennsylvania and National averages?

  • Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

    17.1%

  • Pennsylvania

    11.8% (-31% lower than Luzerne County, Pennsylvania)

  • National average

    12.2% (-29% lower than Luzerne County, Pennsylvania)

17.1% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Historical Timeline

17.1% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania historical data

  • 2021 - 12.3%

    The 2021 12.3% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2022 - 15.5%

    The 2022 increase to 15.5% from 2021 represents a 3.2% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 17.1%

    The 2023 increase to 17.1% from 2022 represents a 1.6% increase YoY.

Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Poverty dataset.