Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Luzerne County: county in Pennsylvania, United States
About
Luzerne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 320,918 and a population density of 137 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 316,982 inhabitants. Its county seat is Wilkes-Barre. The county was created 239 years ago in 1786.
County Snapshot
Luzerne County at a glance
Luzerne County currently has 54 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
54
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Pennsylvania counties
67
Open related pagesLargest city
Back MountainPopulation 26,973
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Luzerne County
| Population | 316,982 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| Different from | Luzerne |
| Area | 2349 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.1770,-75.9890 |
| Named for | Anne-César, Chevalier de la Luzerne |
| Altitude | 2,306 feet / 703 meters |
| Capital | Wilkes-Barre |
| Establishment | September 25, 1786 |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 00:27:27 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 135 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.24% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Luzerne County is located at 41°10'37"N 75°59'21"W (41.1770100, -75.9890300). It has 6 neighbors: Columbia County, Lackawanna County, Monroe County, Schuylkill County, Sullivan County and Wyoming County.
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The largest city of Luzerne County is Back Mountain with a population of 26,973. Other cities include, Hazleton population 24,809, Kingston population 12,787, Nanticoke population 10,278 and Plymouth population 5,752. See all Luzerne County cities & populated places.
Luzerne County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Luzerne County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Back Mountain | 26,973 | Unincorporated community |
| Hazleton | 24,809 | City in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Kingston | 12,787 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Nanticoke | 10,278 | City in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Plains | 9,657 | Township in eastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Cranberry | 6,218 | Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania |
| Plymouth | 5,752 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Exeter | 5,519 | Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Swoyersville | 5,010 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Duryea | 4,910 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| West Pittston | 4,745 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Edwardsville | 4,738 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Larksville | 4,395 | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| West Hazleton | 4,318 | Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Forty Fort | 4,025 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne, County, Pennsylvania |
| Freeland | 3,413 | Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
Weather
A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Luzerne County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Luzerne County decreased by 1.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 320,918 | - | census |
| 2011 | 321,006 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 321,147 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 319,637 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 319,150 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 318,059 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 317,172 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 317,808 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 317,859 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 317,417 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 316,982 | -0.14% | estimation process |
People born in Luzerne County (12)
People born in Luzerne County, including army officer Harry Welsh, All-college football player, professional football player, quarterback, halfback, College Football Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame Charley Trippi, poet and politician John S. McGroarty, .
More notable people
- Jonathan Jasper Wright (American judge) he was born in 01/01/1840
- Aaron Van Camp (American Civil War spy) he was born in 23/06/1816
- Bob Shacochis (Novelist, short story writer, literary journalist) he was born in 09/09/1951
- Charles Augustus Lueder (American football player and coach, rower, rowing coach (1878-1954)) he was born in 30/05/1878
- Stan Pawloski (American baseball player) he was born in 06/09/1931
- Tony Rensa (American baseball player) he was born in 28/09/1901
- Eugene B. Beaumont (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 02/08/1837
- Theodore L. Kramer (Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 01/01/1847
- Mary Lucy Dosh (American Catholic sister) she was born in 15/09/1839
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