Cities & Towns in Luzerne County, PA
Luzerne County, county in Pennsylvania, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 316,982 inhabitants. The county was created 239 years ago in 1786. Its county seat is Wilkes-Barre.
There are 54 city/town in Luzerne County, PA. 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, Plains population 9,657
Back Mountain
Back Mountain, Unincorporated community
Hazleton
Hazleton, City in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Kingston
Kingston, Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Sitting along the Susquehanna River in northeastern Pennsylvania, Luzerne County boasts a rich history and several vibrant cities. From revitalized river towns to small mining communities, each city tells part of the area's compelling story.
The city of Wilkes-Barre serves as the county seat and cultural hub, home to King's College and the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts. The downtown River Common park honors the city's relationship with the mighty Susquehanna. Nearby Nanticoke clings to its coal mining roots, seen in folk art throughout the city.
Further north, Pittston has transformed its riverfront into a community gathering space, with walking trails and a seasonal farmer's market. Historic buildings now house restaurants and shops in the city's quaint downtown.
Inland, Hazleton celebrates its immigrant roots with ethnic restaurants and festivals showcasing its Italian, Irish, and Hispanic communities. The city's bustling downtown honors these diverse heritages.
From the working-class grit of former mining towns to the regenerated river cities, Luzerne County offers a mosaic of Northeastern Pennsylvania's enduring spirit. The unique identities of each community weave together the rich cultural tapestry of the region.
All Luzerne County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Luzerne County.
| City Name | Population |
|---|---|
| Ashley | 2,734 |
| Avoca | 2,603 |
| Back Mountain | 26,973 |
| Bear Creek Village | 246 |
| Conyngham | 1,858 |
| Courtdale | 711 |
| Cranberry | 6,218 |
| Dallas | 2,762 |
| Dorrance | 2,235 |
| Dupont | 2,693 |
| Duryea | 4,910 |
| East Berwick | 2,007 |
| Edwardsville | 4,738 |
| Exeter | 5,519 |
| Forty Fort | 4,025 |
| Freeland | 3,413 |
| Glen Lyon | 1,873 |
| Harveys Lake | 2,812 |
| Hazleton | 24,809 |
| Hughestown | 1,356 |
| Hunlock | 2,388 |
| Jeddo | 92 |
| Kingston | 12,787 |
| Laflin | 1,435 |
| Larksville | 4,395 |
| Laurel Run | 518 |
| Luzerne | 2,851 |
| Middleburg | 1,262 |
| Nanticoke | 10,278 |
| Nescopeck | 1,522 |
| Newton | 2,833 |
| Nuangola | 699 |
| Orange | 1,231 |
| Penn Lake Park | 316 |
| Pittston | 3,346 |
| Plains | 9,657 |
| Plymouth | 5,752 |
| Preston | 1,003 |
| Pringle | 913 |
| Red Hill | 2,357 |
| Reilly | 683 |
| Roaring Brook | 1,996 |
| Shickshinny | 807 |
| Slocum | 1,087 |
| Sugar Notch | 959 |
| Swoyersville | 5,010 |
| Warrior Run | 550 |
| West Hazleton | 4,318 |
| West Pittston | 4,745 |
| West Wyoming | 2,671 |
| White Haven | 1,095 |
| Wilkes-Barre | 2,908 |
| Wyoming | 3,004 |
| Yatesville | 613 |