City · Pennsylvania
Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Hazleton, city, in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Hazleton had 30,286 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 29,963 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 30,111 (±32). GEOID 4233408.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
30,286
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 29,963 · ACS 2020-2024: 30,111 ±32
Median household income
$46,177
±$7,152 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $77,971
Median home value
$151,600
±$13,104 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $254,500
Median gross rent
$1,089
±$82 (90% margin)
Pennsylvania: $1,209
Where is Hazleton and what county is it in?
Hazleton is a city in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It covers 6.0 square miles of land, 5,017 residents per square mile in 2020.
Hazleton is in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Hazleton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 30,286 people lived in Hazleton on July 1, 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, faster than Pennsylvania (+0.4%). The 2020 Census counted 29,963 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 30,111 (±32).
| Measure | Hazleton | Luzerne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 30,111 ±32 | 327,675 | +5,254 |
| Households | 11,599 ±605 | 135,055 | +2,399 |
| Average household size | 2.57 ±0.13 | 2.35 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,567 ±624 | 151,287 | +1,771 |
Hazleton's population since 2000
From 23,329 in 2000 to 30,286 in 2025: up 29.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hazleton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Hazleton?
The median resident of Hazleton is 37.5 years old; 24.2% are under 18 and 15.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 63.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 32.6%. 38.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Hazleton | Luzerne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 ±2.3 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.2% ±1.8 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.1% ±1.7 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Male | 50.6% ±1.7 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 63.4% ±3.1 pts | 17.3% | +5.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 32.6% ±3.2 pts | 74.2% | −5.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.4 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±0.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 38.0% ±3.8 pts | 9.6% | +5.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 57.8% ±4.3 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.3% ±0.9 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 17.1% ±2.4 pts | 16.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.6% ±3.4 pts | 6.6% | +5.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 74.6% ±2.7 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.8% ±1.9 pts | 25.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.6% ±1.0 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.5% ±2.6 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.7% ±1.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Hazleton earn?
Half of Hazleton's 11,599 households earn less than $46,177 a year (±$7,152), against $63,691 in Luzerne County and $77,971 in Pennsylvania. In 2015-2019 it was $49,802 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hazleton | Luzerne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,177 ±$7,152 | $63,691 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $56,367 ±$4,238 | $86,447 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,188 ±$1,753 | $36,493 | −$3,529 |
| People below the poverty line | 25.0% ±3.7 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.1% ±7.9 pts | 24.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 29.7% ±4.5 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.5% ±2.8 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.6% ±3.4 pts | 87.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Hazleton?
Owners occupy 51.1% of Hazleton's occupied homes and renters 48.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $151,600 by its owner (±$13,104). The median renter pays $1,089 a month including utilities, and 47.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hazleton | Luzerne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $151,600 ±$13,104 | $174,100 | +$31,115 |
| Median gross rent | $1,089 ±$82 | $1,004 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.0% ±7.1 pts | 38.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,328 ±$136 | $1,475 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.1% ±4.4 pts | 67.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 48.9% ±4.4 pts | 32.2% | – |
| Housing units | 12,567 ±624 | 151,287 | +1,771 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.6% ±3.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 41.2% ±4.2 pts | 64.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% ±0.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.3% ±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.1% ±3.5 pts | 30.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 17.1% ±4.2 pts | 9.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Hazleton building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Hazleton in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.2 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Pennsylvania.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Hazleton work and get to work?
68.6% of Hazleton's workers drive alone and 3.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.6%.
| Measure | Hazleton | Luzerne County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.3% ±3.2 pts | 60.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% ±1.7 pts | 5.8% | −2.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 68.6% ±5.2 pts | 74.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 21.7% ±4.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.7% ±1.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 3.0% ±1.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.4% ±2.1 pts | 10.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.3 min ±2.0 | 23.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Hazleton?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Hazleton (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $36,859 (Tract 2175) to $59,256 (Tract 2173).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2177Luzerne County | 5,888 | $55,354 |
| Tract 2171Luzerne County | 4,370 | $50,273 |
| Tract 2176Luzerne County | 4,093 | $52,779 |
| Tract 2173Luzerne County | 3,950 | $59,256 |
| Tract 2178Luzerne County | 3,884 | $40,851 |
| Tract 2172Luzerne County | 3,591 | $37,217 |
| Tract 2175Luzerne County | 2,745 | $36,859 |
| Tract 2174Luzerne County | 1,590 | $37,932 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Hazleton) · Census block assignment files
How does Hazleton compare with other places in Pennsylvania?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hazleton is the 1,353rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 18th-most populous of 1,012 in Pennsylvania.
Hazleton ranks 2,052nd of 2,136 places in Pennsylvania with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 18th | 1,012 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 527th | 1,764 |
| Residents per square mile | 142nd | 2,159 |
| Median household income | 2,052nd | 2,136 |
| Per capita income | 2,120th | 2,157 |
| Median home value | 1,749th | 2,146 |
| Median gross rent | 876th | 1,963 |
| Poverty rate | 73rd | 1,606 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2,064th | 2,129 |
| Median age | 1,837th | 2,157 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,999th | 2,149 |
| Work from home | 1,699th | 1,710 |
| Travel time to work | 1,749th | 2,156 |
Hazleton's figures with every place in Pennsylvania (CSV)
Every place in Pennsylvania, sortable · Compare Hazleton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Hazleton?
7 of the 57 figures for Hazleton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hazleton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Hazleton.