Demographics in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Wilkes-Barre?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

44,217

Male

21,559

48.8%

Female

22,658

51.2%

Median Age

35.3

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

55.5%

Black

13.8%

Hispanic

30.6%

Asian

2.1%

Two or More

12.9%

Other

15.5%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

12.5%

High School or Higher

37.8%

Foreign Born

15.1%

Veterans

4.4%

Married

28.4%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Wilkes-Barre, PA has a population of 44,217 with a median age of 35.3. The racial makeup is 55.5% White, 30.6% Hispanic, 13.8% Black, 2.1% Asian. About 12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 15.1%.