West Hazleton, PA

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2023 Population

5,156

0.507% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

30.7

0.325% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

24.4%

7.42% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$46,968

0.239% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$108,800

9.02% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

2,002

11.3% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, West Hazleton, PA had a population of 5.16k people with a median age of 30.7 and a median household income of $46,968. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of West Hazleton, PA grew from 5,130 to 5,156, a 0.507% increase and its median household income grew from $46,856 to $46,968, a 0.239% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Hazleton, PA are Other (Hispanic) (39.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (23.2%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (11.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.79%), and White (Hispanic) (5.33%).

None of the households in West Hazleton, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

79.8% of the residents in West Hazleton, PA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in West Hazleton, PA was $108,800, and the homeownership rate was 60.4%.

Most people in West Hazleton, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in West Hazleton, PA was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

West Hazleton, PA is home to a population of 5.16k people, from which 79.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 35% of West Hazleton, PA residents were born outside of the country (1.81k people).

In 2023, there were 1.71 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (2.05k people) in West Hazleton, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.2k White (Non-Hispanic) and 607 Black or African American (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

79.8%

2023 Citizenship

79.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 79.8% of West Hazleton, PA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in West Hazleton, PA was 79.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in West Hazleton, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Hazleton, PA

Other (Hispanic)
2.05k ± 647
White (Non-Hispanic)
1.2k ± 330
Black or African American (Hispanic)
607 ± 515

65.6%

Hispanic Population

3.38k people

65.6% of the people in West Hazleton, PA are hispanic (3.38k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in West Hazleton, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

India
99,082 ± 7,698 people
Dominican Republic
90,229 ± 7,349 people
China
69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,082 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

Foreign-Born Population

35%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.81k people

33%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.69k people

As of 2023, 35% of West Hazleton, PA residents (1.81k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Hazleton, PA was 33%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in West Hazleton, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
75 ± 63
Gulf War (2001-)
6 ± 25
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 23

West Hazleton, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 12.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of West Hazleton, PA employs 2k people. The largest industries in West Hazleton, PA are Retail Trade (425 people), Transportation & Warehousing (297 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (195 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($85,000), Retail Trade ($37,668), and Educational Services ($33,977).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2023 Value

± 398

−11.3%

1 Year decline

± 30.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Hazleton, PA declined at a rate of −11.3%, from 2.26k employees to 2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Hazleton, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (290 people), Material Moving Occupations (272 people), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (214 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Hazleton, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2023 Value

± 398

−11.3%

1 Year decline

± 30.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Hazleton, PA declined at a rate of −11.3%, from 2.26k employees to 2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Hazleton, PA, are Retail Trade (425 people), Transportation & Warehousing (297 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (195 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Hazleton, PA, though some of these residents may live in West Hazleton, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$30,185

Median earning men ± $9,731

$26,601

Median earning women ± $4,987

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($62,212), Retail Trade ($38,722), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($38,036).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,203), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,152), and Retail Trade ($26,827).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for West Hazleton, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.491%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.98M), and Some college (1.83M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West Hazleton, PA was $108,800 in 2023, which is 0.359 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $99,800 to $108,800, a 9.02% increase. The homeownership rate in West Hazleton, PA is 60.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in West Hazleton, PA have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Hazleton, PA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$108,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$29,119

$955

Median Property Taxes

±$237

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Hazleton, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in West Hazleton, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60.4%

Homeownership

2023

72.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 60.4% of the housing units in West Hazleton, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in West Hazleton, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 2179

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in West Hazleton, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$46,968

Median Household Income

± $9,713

1.58k

Number of Households

± 333

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.58k households in West Hazleton, PA grew to $46,968 from the previous year's value of $46,856.

The following chart displays the households in West Hazleton, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for West Hazleton, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.467

2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (70.5%)
Carpooled (18.9%)
Other (5.93%)

In 2023, 70.5% of workers in West Hazleton, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (18.9%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (5.93%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Hazleton, PA have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 5.73% of the workforce in West Hazleton, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in West Hazleton, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in West Hazleton, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West Hazleton, PA have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Hazleton, PA (1.23k out of 5.06k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Hazleton, PA is Hispanic, followed by Black and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

83.5% of the population of West Hazleton, PA has health coverage, with 24.6% on employee plans, 39.8% on Medicaid, 7.47% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Luzerne County, PA see 1273 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.547% decrease from the previous year (1280 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1538 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 821 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,273 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Luzerne County, PA

Primary care physicians in Luzerne County, PA see an average of 1,273 patients per year. This represents a 0.547% decrease from the previous year (1,280 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Luzerne County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 35% under 18 years, 24.6% between 18 and 34 years, 27.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.3% were men and 53.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

16.5%

Uninsured

24.6%

Employer Coverage

39.8%

Medicaid

7.47%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Hazleton, PA grew by 5.75% from 15.6% to 16.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in West Hazleton, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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