Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
County
Overview
- County Name
- Luzerne County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- FIPS Code
- 42079
- State FIPS
- 42
- County FIPS
- 079
Geography
- Land Area
- 889.81 sq mi
- Water Area
- 16.22 sq mi
- Total Area
- 906.03 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.173078
- Longitude
- -75.976053
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 310,486
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 246,300
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 268,390 | 86.4% |
| Hispanic | 42,093 | 13.6% |
| White | 245,515 | 79.1% |
| Black | 12,922 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 3,123 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 46 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 101 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 699 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 222,480 | 90.3% |
| Hispanic | 23,819 | 9.7% |
| White | 207,346 | 84.2% |
| Black | 11,058 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 2,842 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,046 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 59 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 464 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 327,675
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $67,955
- Poverty Rate
- 14.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 48,510
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 248,337 | 75.8% |
| Black | 16,461 | 5.0% |
| Asian | 3,957 | 1.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 185,441
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 84,158 | 45.4% |
| Republican | 77,742 | 41.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 18,277 | 9.9% |
| Other | 1,698 | 0.9% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 88,921 | 48.0% |
| Female | 96,003 | 51.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 130,561 | 70.4% |
| Hispanic | 14,971 | 8.1% |
| Black | 3,130 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 1,829 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 115,780
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 62.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 85,679 | 65.6% |
| Hispanic | 5,532 | 37.0% |
| Black | 1,134 | 36.2% |
| Asian | 872 | 47.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 56,068 | 63.1% |
| Female | 59,555 | 62.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 75,599 (32.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 59,052 (25.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 151,287
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $178,100
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,056
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.7%
- Work From Home
- 10.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.