Luzerne, PA Demographics

A map of Luzerne's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,481	2,464	91.1%	90.9%
Multiracial	167	98	6.1%	3.6%
Hispanic	47	85	1.7%	3.1%
Black	27	40	1.0%	1.5%
Native American/Other	1	11	0.0%	0.4%
Asian	0	13	0.0%	0.5%

Luzerne, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,723, a less than 1% change from the 2,711 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.1% White, 6.1% Multiracial, 1.7% Hispanic, 1.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Luzerne, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Luzerne has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Luzerne, that probability was 17.1% in 2020 and 16.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Luzerne is ranked the 521st 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). Luzerne was ranked the 518th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Luzerne's White Population

2,481 residents of Luzerne, or 91.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Luzerne is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Luzerne ranks 977th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luzerne's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Luzerne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 91.1%.

Luzerne is more White than neighboring Courtdale (89.1% White), Swoyersville (89.3% White), Kingston (76.3% White), and Edwardsville (66.2% White). Luzerne is less White than neighboring Pringle (95.9% White).

Luzerne's Black Population

27 residents of Luzerne, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Luzerne is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Luzerne ranks 772nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luzerne's Black population has declined by an estimated 32.5%. Black residents' share of Luzerne's population has decreased from 1.5% to 1.0%.

Luzerne is more Black than neighboring Courtdale (0.6% Black), and Swoyersville (0.1% Black). Luzerne is less Black than neighboring Pringle (2.6% Black), Kingston (11.3% Black), and Edwardsville (14.5% Black).

Luzerne's Asian Population

0 residents of Luzerne, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Luzerne is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Luzerne ranks 957th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luzerne's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Luzerne's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Luzerne is less Asian than neighboring Courtdale (2.9% Asian), and Kingston (1.6% Asian).

Luzerne's Hispanic Population

47 residents of Luzerne, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Luzerne is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Luzerne ranks 730th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luzerne's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 44.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Luzerne's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.7%.

Luzerne is more Hispanic than neighboring Pringle (0.7% Hispanic). Luzerne is less Hispanic than neighboring Courtdale (2.4% Hispanic), Swoyersville (10% Hispanic), Kingston (7.9% Hispanic), and Edwardsville (13.7% Hispanic).

Luzerne's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Luzerne, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Luzerne is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Luzerne ranks 842nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luzerne's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 90.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Luzerne's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Luzerne is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kingston (0.7% Native American/Other).

Luzerne's Multiracial Population

167 residents of Luzerne, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Luzerne is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Luzerne ranks 793rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Luzerne's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 70.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Luzerne's population has increased from 3.6% to 6.1%.

Luzerne is more Multiracial than neighboring Pringle (0.7% Multiracial), Courtdale (5% Multiracial), Swoyersville (0.6% Multiracial), Kingston (2.2% Multiracial), and Edwardsville (5.6% 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.