Year | Population | Rank in US | Growth Rate |
---|---|---|---|
2021 | 44,453 | 896 | 0.1% |
2020 | 44,409 | 894 | 0.7% |
2010 | 41,498 | 862 | -0.4% |
2000 | 42,984 | 742 | -1.0% |
1990 | 47,653 | 556 | -1.0% |
1930 | 86,626 | 99 | 1.6% |
1920 | 73,833 | 94 | 1.0% |
1910 | 67,105 | 83 | 2.6% |
1900 | 51,721 | 75 | 3.2% |
1890 | 37,718 | 80 | 4.9% |
1880 | 23,339 | 79 | – |
Based on the latest 2022 data from the US census, the current population of Wilkes-Barre is 44,453. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is the 896th largest city in the US.
Wilkes-Barre is located entirely in Luzerne County.
The peak population of Wilkes-Barre was in 1930, when its population was 86,626. In 1930, Wilkes-Barre was the 99th largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 896th largest city in the US. Wilkes-Barre is currently 48.7% smaller than it was in 1930.
Wilkes-Barre has grown 3.4% since the 2000. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania's growth is below average. 79% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.
Wilkes-Barre has a population density of 5,945.3 people per square mile.
US Rank | Name | Population | Growth 2000-2021 |
---|---|---|---|
486 | Scranton | 75,874 | 0.0% |
487 | Bethlehem | 75,624 | 6.0% |
689 | Lancaster | 57,503 | 1.2% |
797 | Harrisburg | 50,135 | 2.5% |
884 | York | 44,834 | 8.6% |
896 | Wilkes-Barre | 44,453 | 3.4% |
916 | Altoona | 43,525 | -11.9% |
1003 | State College | 39,525 | 2.9% |
1107 | Norristown | 35,829 | 14.3% |
1188 | Bethel Park | 33,110 | -1.0% |
1214 | Chester | 32,535 | -11.7% |
1309 | Hazleton | 29,970 | 28.8% |
US Rank | Name | Population | Growth 2000-2021 |
---|---|---|---|
890 | Moorhead, Minnesota | 44,668 | 37.5% |
891 | Cleveland Heights, Ohio | 44,652 | -11.8% |
892 | Fond du Lac, Wisconsin | 44,595 | 5.5% |
893 | Fairfield, Ohio | 44,562 | 5.7% |
894 | Shakopee, Minnesota | 44,547 | 111.2% |
895 | Clermont, Florida | 44,530 | 326.6% |
896 | Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania | 44,453 | 3.4% |
897 | Rohnert Park, California | 44,411 | 7.3% |
898 | Cutler Bay, Florida | 44,291 | 46.1% |
899 | North Lauderdale, Florida | 44,239 | 14.6% |
900 | Freeport, New York | 44,199 | 0.9% |
901 | Saratoga Springs, Utah | 44,164 | 3416.2% |
902 | El Centro, California | 44,158 | 15.8% |
The total voting age population of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 29,524. The voting age population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.
According to the latest census statistics, 15.8% of the residents of Wilkes-Barre are 65 or older.
The racial demographics of Wilkes-Barre are 69.8% White, 14.9% Black, 7.7% Other, 4.6% Two or more races, 2.4% Asian, 0.4% American Indian and 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. Additionally, 21.0% of the population identifies as Hispanic.
In Wilkes-Barre, 26.6% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 42.8%. On a per-household basis, 20.8% of families are below the poverty line in Wilkes-Barre.
Among those aged 16 and older, 57.6% of Wilkes-Barre residents are in the labor force.
Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 84.4% of Wilkes-Barre residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 16.5% have a bachelor's degree and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Among Wilkes-Barre residents aged 5 and older, 19.9% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 15.9% of residents speak Spanish at home, 1.9% speak an Indo-European language, and 1.3% speak an Asian language.
The unemployment rate in Wilkes-Barre is 9.1%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.
In Wilkes-Barre, 8.3% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.
The median household income in Wilkes-Barre is $37,902.
In Wilkes-Barre, 46.7% of housing units are occupied by their owners.
Renters occupy 53.3% of housing units in Wilkes-Barre.
Of all the housing units in Wilkes-Barre, 49.1% of them were build before 1940.
In Wilkes-Barre, 1.4% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000, which is approximately 270 units.
The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in Wilkes-Barre is $766.
In Wilkes-Barre, 73.8% of households have an active broadband internet connection.
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