Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates ยท 2022

PA

Wilkes-Barre Demographics Overview

Total Population
44,123
ACS 2022 estimate
Median Household Income
$46,597
Annual household income
โ–ผ 38% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$98,200
Owner-occupied homes
โ–ผ 65% vs US avg
Median Gross Rent
$897
Monthly rent (incl. utilities)
โ–ผ 23% vs US avg
Median Age
34.3 years
Median age of residents
โ–ผ 12% vs US avg

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$46,597
US avg: $74,580
vs. National Median-37.5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$98,200
US avg: $281,900
Median Gross Rent
$897/mo
US avg: $1,163/mo
Rent vs. National Avg-22.9%

Population

Total Population44,123
Median Age
34.3 years
US avg: 38.9 yrs

Data Source

Data for Wilkes-Barre comes from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, covering the period 2018โ€“2022.

The ACS 5-Year estimates provide the most reliable demographic statistics available, especially for smaller communities, by pooling 5 years of survey data.

Learn more about the ACS โ†’

Wilkes-Barre, PA โ€” Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Wilkes-Barre demographics

What is the population of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania?

According to the US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022), the population of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 44,123.

What is the median household income in Wilkes-Barre?

The median household income in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is $46,597 per year, according to the 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates. The US national median household income is approximately $74,580.

What is the cost of living in Wilkes-Barre?

Key cost indicators for Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania:. Median home value: $98,200. Median gross rent: $897/month. Median household income: $46,597/year

What is the median home value in Wilkes-Barre?

The median home value in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is $98,200, compared to the national median of approximately $281,900.

What is the average age in Wilkes-Barre?

The median age in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 34.3 years, compared to the US national median age of approximately 38.9 years.

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