Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre: county seat of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
About
Wilkes-Barre is a city located in the county of Luzerne in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,967 and a population density of 157 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,908 inhabitants.
The city was created 257 years ago in 1768.
Quick Facts about Wilkes-Barre
| Population | 2,908 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Postal code | 18711 |
| Area | 18.93 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.2459,-75.8813 |
| Named for | Isaac Barré, John Wilkes |
| Altitude | 525 feet / 160 meters |
| Capital city | Wilkes-Barre is capital of Luzerne County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1769 (257 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−04:00 |
| Local time | 21:04:58 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 154 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.03% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 62℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Wilkes-Barre is located at 41°14'45"N 75°52'53"W (41.2459100, -75.8813100). It has 5 neighbors: Edwardsville, Forty Fort, Kingston, Larksville and City of Wilkes-Barre.
Wilkes-Barre map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 2 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Wilkes-Barre decreased by 2.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,967 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,954 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,952 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,932 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,922 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,908 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,897 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,897 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,894 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,883 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,908 | 0.86% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Wilkes-Barre
1Seven Tubs Nature Area
900 Bear Creek Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, United States View details
Website available
2Kirby Park
160 Market St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18704, United States View details
Phone: +15702084240 | Website available
3River Common
133 N River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, United States View details
4Coal Street Park
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, United States View details
Website available
5Bear Creek Falls
State Rte 2041, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, United States View details
Website available
Where to Eat in Wilkes-Barre
1Red Lobster
10 East End Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, United States View details
Phone: +15708256122 | Website available
2Chacko's Family Bowling Center
195 North Wilkes-Barre Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, United States View details
Phone: +15702082695 | Website available
Where to Stay in Wilkes-Barre
1The Woodlands Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection
1073 PA-315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, United States View details
Phone: +15708249831 | Website available
2Best Western Plus Wilkes Barre Center City
77 E Market St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, United States View details
Phone: +15708236152 | Website available
3Red Roof Inn Wilkes-Barre Arena
1035 PA-315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, United States View details
Phone: +15708296422 | Website available
People born in Wilkes-Barre (186)
People born in Wilkes-Barre, including actress Mary McDonnell, physics Nobel laureate William Daniel Phillips, British screenwriter Norman Reilly Raine, .
More notable people
- Edward B. Lewis (American biologist (1918-2004)) he was born in 20/05/1918
- David Bohm (American theoretical physicist) he was born in 20/12/1917
- Franz Kline (American painter) he was born in 23/05/1910
- George Catlin (American artist) he was born in 26/07/1796
- Darlanne Fluegel (American actress (1953-2017)) she was born in 25/11/1953
- Harley Jane Kozak (American actress and writer) she was born in 28/01/1957
- Britton Chance (Academic and sailor) he was born in 24/07/1913
- Harold Rainsford Stark (American admiral) he was born in 12/11/1880
- Aaron Fink (American musician) he was born in 22/04/1978
- David M. Evans (American screenwriter and film director) he was born in 20/10/1962
- Jeff Cardoni (American composer) he was born in 01/01/1970
- James Karen (American actor (1923-2018)) he was born in 28/11/1923
- Michael Schoeffling (American actor-model) he was born in 10/12/1960
- Henry M. Hoyt (United States Solicitor General, lawyer) he was born in 05/12/1856
- Ham Fisher (cartoonist) he was born in 24/09/1900
- Michael J. Kirwan (American politician (1886-1970)) he was born in 02/12/1886
- Ira W. Wood (American politician) he was born in 19/06/1856
- Hugo Winterhalter (American musician) he was born in 15/08/1909
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Wilkes-Barre, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213321 | King's College | Wilkes-Barre (PA) | 18711-0801 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Wilkes-Barre, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Wilkes-Barre.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Barr Post Office | Wilkes Barre (PA) | 18701 |
Other cities in Luzerne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Luzerne County , PA. (more)
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Wilkes-Barre distances to largest Pennsylvania cities