West Hazleton, PA Profile
West Hazleton, PA, population 3,301, is located
in Pennsylvania's Luzerne county,
about 35.9 miles from Allentown and 82.2 miles from Philadelphia.
Through the 90's West Hazleton's population has declined by about 14%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of West Hazleton has declined by about 5%. Since 2005 West Hazleton's population has declined by about 2%.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 98% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 1% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.99% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 3,540 | N/A |
| 2001 | 3,476 | -1.81% |
| 2002 | 3,434 | -1.21% |
| 2003 | 3,398 | -1.05% |
| 2004 | 3,374 | -0.71% |
| 2005 | 3,357 | -0.50% |
| 2006 | 3,333 | -0.71% |
| 2007 | 3,319 | -0.42% |
| 2008 | 3,302 | -0.51% |
| 2009 | 3,301 | -0.03% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $28,765 |
Location
| Elevation | 1,700 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 1.6 Square Miles |
