Hazleton, PA Demographics

A map of Hazleton's Population by Race

Hazleton, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 30,111, a less than 1% change from the 29,963 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.4% Hispanic, 32.6% White, 1.7% Black, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hazleton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hazleton is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Hazleton, that probability was 49.3% in 2020 and 49.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hazleton is ranked the 19th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. 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 was ranked the 18th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hazleton's White Population

9,827 residents of Hazleton, or 32.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hazleton is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Hazleton ranks 1864th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hazleton's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Hazleton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 32.6%.

Hazleton is more White than neighboring West Hazleton (20.3% White). Hazleton is less White than neighboring Tresckow (72.4% White), Harleigh (70.4% White), Lattimer (100% White), and Pardeesville (74.6% White).

Hazleton's Black Population

505 residents of Hazleton, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hazleton is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Hazleton ranks 714th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hazleton's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.0%. Black residents' share of Hazleton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Hazleton is more Black than neighboring Tresckow (0% Black), Harleigh (1.1% Black), Lattimer (0% Black), and Pardeesville (0% Black). Hazleton is less Black than neighboring West Hazleton (2% Black).

Hazleton's Asian Population

83 residents of Hazleton, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hazleton is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Hazleton ranks 813th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hazleton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 57.0%. Asian residents' share of Hazleton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

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

Hazleton's Hispanic Population

19,105 residents of Hazleton, or 63.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hazleton is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Hazleton ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hazleton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Hazleton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 63.4%.

Hazleton is more Hispanic than neighboring Tresckow (27.4% Hispanic), Harleigh (28.5% Hispanic), Lattimer (0% Hispanic), and Pardeesville (25.4% Hispanic). Hazleton is less Hispanic than neighboring West Hazleton (72.2% Hispanic).

Hazleton's Native American/Other Population

137 residents of Hazleton, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hazleton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Hazleton ranks 444th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hazleton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hazleton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Hazleton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tresckow (0% Native American/Other), Harleigh (0% Native American/Other), Lattimer (0% Native American/Other), and Pardeesville (0% Native American/Other). Hazleton is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Hazleton (1.8% Native American/Other).

Hazleton's Multiracial Population

454 residents of Hazleton, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hazleton is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Hazleton ranks 1791st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hazleton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 62.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Hazleton's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.5%.

Hazleton is more Multiracial than neighboring Tresckow (0.1% Multiracial), Harleigh (0% Multiracial), Lattimer (0% Multiracial), and Pardeesville (0% Multiracial). Hazleton is less Multiracial than neighboring West Hazleton (3.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.