Census tract · Luzerne County
Census Tract 2008, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Census Tract 2008, GEOID 42079200800, in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, entirely within Wilkes-Barre. 3,732 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±492); the 2020 Census counted 3,740.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,732
±492 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,740
Median household income
$41,272
±$3,187 (90% margin)
Luzerne County: $63,691
Median home value
$111,100
±$10,904 (90% margin)
Luzerne County: $174,100
Median gross rent
$978
±$130 (90% margin)
Luzerne County: $1,004
Where is Census Tract 2008?
Census Tract 2008 is one of 101 census tracts in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. It covers 0.36 square miles of land, 10,476 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 42079200800, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Wilkes-Barre | 100% |
4 census tracts border Census Tract 2008: Tract 2005 ($37,061), Tract 2007 ($66,250), Tract 2009 ($33,438) and Tract 2152 ($64,079). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 2008?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 2008's population at 3,732 (±492) in 1,538 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,740 residents and 1,728 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 2008 | Wilkes-Barre |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,732 ±492 | 44,423 |
| Households | 1,538 ±219 | 16,644 |
| Average household size | 2.33 ±0.34 | 2.44 |
| Housing units | 1,783 ±196 | 19,781 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 2008?
The median resident of Census Tract 2008 is 34.9 years old; 24.9% are under 18 and 20.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 41.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 38.3%. 25.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 2008 | Wilkes-Barre |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 ±3.6 | 34.7 |
| Under 18 years | 24.9% ±6.3 pts | 21.9% |
| 65 years and over | 20.7% ±5.7 pts | 15.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 38.3% ±8.8 pts | 33.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 41.5% ±9.4 pts | 50.5% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 16.6% ±5.4 pts | 9.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±3.4 pts | 4.0% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 0.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 25.2% ±12.0 pts | 16.9% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.3% ±10.6 pts | 27.8% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5% ±3.0 pts | 5.2% |
| With a disability | 24.9% ±7.5 pts | 15.7% |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.5% ±6.9 pts | 9.4% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.8% ±4.8 pts | 84.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.5% ±6.3 pts | 20.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.1% ±2.9 pts | 7.0% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.7% ±3.8 pts | 82.8% |
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 Census Tract 2008 earn?
Half of the 1,538 households in Census Tract 2008 earn less than $41,272 a year (±$3,187), against $63,691 across Luzerne County: 89th highest of the county's 100 tracts with a reliable estimate. 31.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 2008 | Wilkes-Barre |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,272 ±$3,187 | $48,515 |
| Mean household income | $53,111 ±$11,694 | $64,790 |
| Per capita income | $22,838 ±$5,668 | $25,979 |
| People below the poverty line | 31.2% ±10.6 pts | 23.1% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 65.7% ±14.6 pts | 39.8% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 27.1% ±11.9 pts | 28.4% |
| Households with a computer | 84.7% ±7.9 pts | 89.3% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.8% ±7.5 pts | 85.2% |
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 Census Tract 2008?
Owners occupy 37.8% of Census Tract 2008's occupied homes and renters 62.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $111,100 by its owner (±$10,904). The median renter pays $978 a month including utilities, and 41.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 2008 | Wilkes-Barre |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $111,100 ±$10,904 | $117,200 |
| Median gross rent | $978 ±$130 | $946 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.2% ±13.0 pts | 41.2% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $869 ±$85 | $1,272 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 37.8% ±12.5 pts | 51.2% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 62.2% ±12.5 pts | 48.8% |
| Housing units | 1,783 ±196 | 19,781 |
| Single-family detached homes | 50.5% ±7.9 pts | 51.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.5% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.8% ±1.5 pts | 1.3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 42.5% ±9.3 pts | 46.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 29.0% ±8.4 pts | 17.5% |
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 do people in Census Tract 2008 get to work?
65.4% of Census Tract 2008's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 17.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.5%.
| Measure | Tract 2008 | Wilkes-Barre |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.0% ±5.3 pts | 58.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 11.5% ±6.1 pts | 8.5% |
| Drove alone to work | 65.4% ±8.3 pts | 69.0% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% ±5.7 pts | 12.4% |
| Public transportation | 8.3% ±5.7 pts | 2.2% |
| Walked | 10.5% ±4.9 pts | 5.9% |
| Worked from home | 2.5% ±2.3 pts | 8.2% |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.4 min ±1.7 | 20.7 min |
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
How does Census Tract 2008 compare with the other tracts in Luzerne County?
Among Luzerne County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 2008 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Luzerne County | In Wilkes-Barre |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 35th of 101 | 3rd of 16 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th of 101 | 1st of 16 |
| Median household income | 89th of 100 | 12th of 16 |
| Per capita income | 90th of 101 | 12th of 16 |
| Median home value | 83rd of 99 | 8th of 15 |
| Median gross rent | 63rd of 98 | 10th of 16 |
| Poverty rate | 7th of 81 | 4th of 14 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 85th of 99 | 12th of 15 |
| Median age | 85th of 101 | 8th of 16 |
| Owner-occupied share | 95th of 100 | 13th of 15 |
The tracts next to it on Luzerne County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2170.02 | 86th | $42,333±$21,844 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2123 | 87th | $42,135±$13,354 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2012 | 88th | $41,989±$18,771 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2008 | 89th | $41,272±$3,187 |
| Tract 2178 | 90th | $40,851±$19,520 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2137 | 91st | $39,730±$10,224 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 2010 | 92nd | $39,667±$6,404 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 2008?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 2008 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections