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Wilkes-Barre city, Pennsylvania

Official LSAD Designation: Wilkes-Barre city • Census GEOID: 4285152 • Luzerne County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Wilkes-Barre city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $48,515 ±$3,623
Per Capita Income $25,979 ±$1,369
Poverty Rate 23.1% ±3.1%
Population Below Poverty Level 9,345 ±1,261
Unemployment Rate 8.5% ±1.6%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 19,248 ±802
Broadband Internet Rate 85.2% ±1.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).