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Population Review

Wilkes-Barre city, PA — Population & Demographics

Wilkes-Barre city, PA has a population of 44,217. The median household income is $47,970 and the median age is 35.3.

44,217

Population

$47,970

Median Income

$108,000

Median Home Value

35.3

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White55.4%
Black or African American13.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.3%

Economy & Income

$47,970

Median Household Income

$25,581

Per Capita Income

17.4%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$108,000

Median Home Value

$939

Median Rent

48.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

85.0%

High School+

19.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.3%

Drive Alone

7.4%

Work From Home

20.0 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Wilkes-Barre city, PA has a population of 44,217 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Wilkes-Barre city, PA is $47,970, with 17.4% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Wilkes-Barre city, PA is $108,000, with median rent at $939.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.