Luzerne, PA Demographics
A map of Luzerne's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,464 | 90.9% |
Multiracial | 98 | 3.6% |
Hispanic | 85 | 3.1% |
Black | 40 | 1.5% |
Asian | 13 | 0.5% |
Native American/Other | 11 | 0.4% |
Luzerne, Pennsylvania had a population of 2,711 in 2020. It was 90.9% White, 1.5% Black, 0.5% Asian, 3.1% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Luzerne, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Luzerne is the 518th 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).
Luzerne's White Population
2,464 residents of Luzerne identify as White, or 90.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Luzerne larger than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Luzerne is ranked #972 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Luzerne is more White than neighboring Kingston (80.3% White), and Edwardsville (68.6% White). Luzerne is less White than neighboring Pringle (93.4% White), Courtdale (94.6% White), and Swoyersville (93.2% White).
Luzerne's Black Population
40 residents of Luzerne identify as Black, or 1.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Luzerne slightly less than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Luzerne is ranked #750 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Luzerne is more Black than neighboring Courtdale (0.1% Black), and Swoyersville (0.9% Black). Luzerne is less Black than neighboring Pringle (2.4% Black), Kingston (6.6% Black), and Edwardsville (14.5% Black).
Luzerne's Asian Population
13 residents of Luzerne identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Luzerne roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Luzerne is ranked #890 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Luzerne is more Asian than neighboring Pringle (0% Asian). Luzerne is less Asian than neighboring Courtdale (1.3% Asian), Swoyersville (0.7% Asian), Kingston (2.5% Asian), and Edwardsville (0.8% Asian).
Luzerne's Hispanic Population
85 residents of Luzerne identify as Hispanic, or 3.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Luzerne roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Luzerne is ranked #727 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Luzerne is more Hispanic than neighboring Pringle (2.6% Hispanic), Courtdale (2.5% Hispanic), and Swoyersville (2.7% Hispanic). Luzerne is less Hispanic than neighboring Kingston (6.3% Hispanic), and Edwardsville (10.8% Hispanic).
Luzerne's Native American/Other Population
11 residents of Luzerne identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Luzerne 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, Luzerne is ranked #762 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Luzerne is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pringle (0.3% Native American/Other), Courtdale (0.3% Native American/Other), and Swoyersville (0.2% Native American/Other). Luzerne is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kingston (0.9% Native American/Other), and Edwardsville (0.5% Native American/Other).
Luzerne's Multiracial Population
98 residents of Luzerne identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Luzerne roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Luzerne is ranked #775 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Luzerne is more Multiracial than neighboring Pringle (1.3% Multiracial), Courtdale (1.2% Multiracial), Swoyersville (2.4% Multiracial), and Kingston (3.4% Multiracial). Luzerne is less Multiracial than neighboring Edwardsville (4.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.