Luzerne, PA Employment

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9%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
31%
Household income NAT. AVG.
13%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexLuzernePennsylvaniaNational
Income per capita$27,000$30,137$29,829
Median household income$38,068$54,895$55,322
Median income owner occupied$46,328$68,587$70,586
Median income renter occupied$26,722$31,605$35,192
Median earnings male$31,750$39,478$36,919
Median earnings female$32,589$26,440$26,250
Unemployment rate4.1%4.5%4.7%
Poverty level21.0%13.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Luzerne is 9% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Luzerne is 31% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Luzerne is 13% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Luzerne is 39% higher than the national average

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      $25,376 $38,068 $76,136
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      $36,593 $54,895 $109,790
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Luzerne median earnings by income bracket

      Luzerne employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry13.9%13.9%
      Manufacturing sector23.1%23.1%
      Financial & insurance services6.0%6.0%
      Wholesale & retail services28.2%28.2%
      Public administration1.5%1.5%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities5.5%5.5%
      Education, health & social services7.7%7.7%
      Other11.9%11.9%

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      Luzerne, PA2,806$38,06831.2%

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      Source: The Luzerne, PA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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