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Luzerne borough, PA

ZIP 18709 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 18709

18709 has a population of 2,959 with a median age of 45.8 yrs (46.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
90.1%+46% vs US avg
x
Black
4.2%-66% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
1.1%-94% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.3%+1% vs US avg
x
18–64
53.5%-13% vs US avg
x
65+
24.2%+49% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.0%+8% vs US avg
x
High school
37.0%+41% vs US avg
x
Some college
36.9%+28% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.2%-58% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
31.8%-34% vs US avg
x
Never married
33.7%-0% vs US avg
x
Divorced
19.0%+85% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
15.5%
x
Diversity Index
18/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
26.4%+129% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
9.8%+63% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.1%+58% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
28.2%+248% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
27.7%+377% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanPolishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 18709

Poverty Rate
26.4%+129% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.8%+63% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
28.2%+248% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.1%+58% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
0.7%-91% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
27.7%+137% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
27.7%+377% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,959
Median age45.8
Poverty rate26.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White90.1%
Hispanic1.1%
Black4.2%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%