Demographics & People — Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,720 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,700 |
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| Median Age | 49.3 |
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| Total Households | 1,432 |
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| Family Households | 681 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.9 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,524 |
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| Black or African American | 27 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 662 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 599 |
| Polish | 522 |
| Irish | 457 |
| Italian | 364 |
| Lithuanian | 306 |
| Russian | 282 |
| Welsh | 195 |
| Slovak | 136 |
| Other groups | 129 |
Language
| English Only | 2,501 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,530 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 158 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,206 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 14.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Luzerne, Pennsylvania.
