Luzerne County Pennsylvania Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Luzerne County Pennsylvania area was $60,020 in 2021, the latest figures available. Luzerne County median household income is $8,937 lower than the median Pennsylvania household income and $9,697 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Luzerne County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Luzerne County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Luzerne County Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Pennsylvania | $68,957 | -0.50% | +4.94% |
| Luzerne County | $60,020 | +0.61% | +2.19% |
Trends in Luzerne County, PA Real Median Household Income since 2005
At $60,020, the median household income for Luzerne was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Household Income: Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Luzerne County
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Luzerne County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $68,957 | $60,020 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $69,302 | $59,658 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $67,255 | $57,197 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $65,714 | $58,731 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $65,426 | $56,735 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $64,250 | $52,590 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $63,700 | $57,524 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $60,983 | $50,761 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $60,586 | $52,645 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $60,565 | $50,090 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $60,638 | $51,727 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $62,686 | $50,565 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $63,630 | $54,760 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $61,939 | $51,791 |
Luzerne County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Luzerne County was $76,016 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania family income, Luzerne County median family income is $11,484 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Luzerne County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Luzerne County Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Pennsylvania | $87,500 | -0.82% | +4.65% |
| Luzerne County | $76,016 | +2.53% | +2.56% |
Trends in Luzerne County, PA Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $76,016, the median family income for Luzerne was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Family Income: Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Luzerne County
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Luzerne County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $87,500 | $76,016 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $88,224 | $74,138 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $85,919 | $69,566 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $83,610 | $74,117 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $83,943 | $72,927 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $81,644 | $71,068 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $80,273 | $71,545 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $77,757 | $66,042 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $77,496 | $68,585 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $76,973 | $65,200 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $76,399 | $66,753 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $78,718 | $67,315 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $79,676 | $68,540 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $77,747 | $69,023 |
Luzerne County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Luzerne County was $31,860 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania per capita income, Luzerne County median per capita income is $6,455 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Luzerne County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Luzerne County Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Pennsylvania | $38,315 | -1.22% | +4.57% |
| Luzerne County | $31,860 | -0.22% | +3.67% |
Trends in Luzerne County, PA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Luzerne is $31,860. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $31,930 and is now $70 (0.22%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Luzerne County
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Luzerne County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $38,315 | $31,860 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $38,790 | $31,930 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $37,943 | $30,893 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $36,642 | $30,733 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $36,154 | $30,885 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $35,307 | $30,363 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $34,747 | $29,688 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $33,474 | $28,338 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $33,373 | $28,490 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $32,835 | $28,813 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $32,515 | $28,728 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $33,848 | $29,153 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $34,356 | $29,209 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $34,199 | $29,899 |
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