Hazleton, PA Demographics

A map of Hazleton's Population by Race

Hazleton, Pennsylvania had a population of 29,963 in 2020. It was 33.0% White, 1.7% Black, 0.6% Asian, 63.1% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Hazleton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Hazleton is the 18th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Hazleton's White Population

9,894 residents of Hazleton identify as White, or 33.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Hazleton considerably less than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Hazleton is ranked #1864 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Hazleton is less White than neighboring Tresckow (83.9% White), Harleigh (80.6% White), Lattimer (83.4% White), West Hazleton (35.5% White), and Pardeesville (87.8% White).

Hazleton's Black Population

500 residents of Hazleton identify as Black, or 1.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Hazleton slightly less than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Hazleton is ranked #694 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Hazleton is more Black than neighboring Tresckow (0.1% Black), Lattimer (1.4% Black), and Pardeesville (0.7% Black). Hazleton is less Black than neighboring Harleigh (1.8% Black), and West Hazleton (2.2% Black).

Hazleton's Asian Population

193 residents of Hazleton identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Hazleton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Hazleton is ranked #809 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Hazleton is more Asian than neighboring Tresckow (0% Asian), West Hazleton (0.4% Asian), and Pardeesville (0% Asian). Hazleton is less Asian than neighboring Harleigh (2% Asian), and Lattimer (1.8% Asian).

Hazleton's Hispanic Population

18,898 residents of Hazleton identify as Hispanic, or 63.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Hazleton considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Hazleton is ranked #2 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Hazleton is more Hispanic than neighboring Tresckow (13% Hispanic), Harleigh (14.4% Hispanic), Lattimer (11.6% Hispanic), West Hazleton (60% Hispanic), and Pardeesville (8.2% Hispanic).

Hazleton's Native American/Other Population

198 residents of Hazleton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Hazleton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Hazleton is ranked #344 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Hazleton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tresckow (0% Native American/Other), Harleigh (0.1% Native American/Other), Lattimer (0.2% Native American/Other), and Pardeesville (0% Native American/Other). Hazleton is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Hazleton (0.9% Native American/Other).

Hazleton's Multiracial Population

280 residents of Hazleton identify as Multiracial, or 0.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Hazleton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Hazleton is ranked #1790 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Hazleton is less Multiracial than neighboring Tresckow (3.1% Multiracial), Harleigh (1.1% Multiracial), Lattimer (1.6% Multiracial), West Hazleton (1% Multiracial), and Pardeesville (3.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.