Wilkes-Barre city, Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wilkes-Barre city is a geographic entity located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 44,523. The land area covers 6.85 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 44,523 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 34.7 yrs | ±1.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 16,644 | ±524 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 19,781 | ±513 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 16,644 | ±524 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,137 | ±361 |
| Median Home Value | $117,200 | ±$5,329 |
| Median Gross Rent | $946 | ±$62 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | 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).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 44,661 (2024)
ID: 174034
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY ADMINISTRATOR
40 E MARKET ST, WILKES BARRE PA 18711-0454
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GUS Population: 331,379 (2024)
ID: 173730
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
200 N RIVER ST, WILKES BARRE PA 18711-1001
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Wilkes-Barre | 06-08 | Wilkes-Barre, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Wilkes-Barre | 09-12 | Wilkes-Barre, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Bear Creek Township, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Scranton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Scranton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | Kingston, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Mountain Top, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Dallas, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Dallas, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Dallas, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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WILKES BARRE VA MEDICAL CENTER
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Acute Care - Veterans Administration | City address association | 1111 EAST END BOULEVARD, WILKES-BARRE, PA, 18711 |
(570) 824-3521
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King's College
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College | 0.3 mi away | 133 N River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18711-0801 |
5702085900
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OSTERHOUT FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 71 SOUTH FRANKLIN ST, WILKES-BARRE, PA, 18701 |
(570) 823-0156
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WILKES-BARRE GENERAL HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 575 NORTH RIVER STREET, WILKES-BARRE, PA, 18764 |
(570) 829-8111
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Wilkes University
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College | 0.8 mi away | 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18766 |
5704085000
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SOUTH BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 2 AIRY ST., WILKES-BARRE, PA, 18702 |
(570) 823-5544
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Fortis Institute-Forty Fort
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College Vocational | 2.5 mi away | 166 Slocum Street, Forty Fort, PA, 18704-2936 |
5702888400
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NORTH BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 28 OLIVER ST, WILKES-BARRE, PA, 18705 |
(570) 822-4669
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Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing
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College Vocational | 3.6 mi away | 350 Jumper Rd, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18705-0699 |
57082265398
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HOYT LIBRARY
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Library | 1.6 mi away | 284 WYOMING AVE, KINGSTON, PA, 18704 |
(570) 287-2013
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WILKES-BARRE INTL AP, PA US, located 9.8 miles from Wilkes-Barre city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.7° | 20.3° | 28.0° | 2.59" | 11.7" |
| February | 38.8° | 21.9° | 30.3° | 2.07" | 10.9" |
| March | 47.6° | 28.9° | 38.3° | 2.77" | 10.1" |
| April | 61.1° | 39.3° | 50.2° | 3.26" | 0.8" |
| May | 72.2° | 49.6° | 60.9° | 3.26" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.9° | 58.1° | 69.0° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.6° | 62.7° | 73.7° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.4° | 61.1° | 71.8° | 3.85" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.1° | 54.0° | 64.6° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.1° | 43.3° | 53.2° | 3.71" | 0.7" |
| November | 51.2° | 34.3° | 42.7° | 2.85" | 3.2" |
| December | 40.3° | 26.3° | 33.3° | 2.80" | 7.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes-Barre city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Georgetown CDP | CDP | 1.4 mi | — |
| Kingston borough | Borough | 1.4 mi | — |
| Edwardsville borough | Borough | 2.0 mi | — |
| Forty Fort borough | Borough | 2.3 mi | — |
| Plains CDP | CDP | 2.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4207985152. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.