Economy & Jobs — Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $46,177 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$49,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,018 |
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| Poverty Rate | 25.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 14,394 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 25.7% |
| Education Healthcare | 16.2% |
| Retail | 16.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 293 |
| Physician Offices | 237 |
| Fast Food | 228 |
| Law Offices | 130 |
| Gas Stations | 115 |
| Child Day Care | 111 |
| Auto Repair | 109 |
| Beauty Salons | 102 |
| Dental Offices | 97 |
| Insurance Agencies | 96 |
| Commercial Banks | 93 |
| Liquor Stores | 77 |
| Grocery Stores | 75 |
| Bars | 70 |
| Coffee Shops | 70 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
