West Hazleton, Pennsylvania
West Hazleton: Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
About
West Hazleton is a city located in the county of Luzerne in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,594 and a population density of 3,063 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,318 inhabitants.
The city was created 135 years ago in 1888.
Quick Facts about West Hazleton
| Population : | 4,318 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Luzerne County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 570 |
| Area : | 1.5 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,699 feet / 518 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1889 (135 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−04:00, Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 05:35:44 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 2,879 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.39% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Hazleton is located at 40°57'31"N 75°59'46"W (40.9587000, -75.9960400).
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Official website of West Hazleton
West Hazleton has 1 neighbours.
- Hazleton city in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Demographics
According to census records, the population of West Hazleton decreased by 6.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 3,542 | - | census |
| 2010 | 4,594 | 22.9% | census |
| 2011 | 4,470 | -2.77% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,465 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,436 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,419 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,398 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,379 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,377 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,370 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,355 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,318 | -0.86% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 15,194 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 15,651 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 16,163 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 15,651 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.4% |
| White only, percent : | 95.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 93.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 652 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
West Hazelton, West Hazleton
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $247,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,798 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $772 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,040 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,021 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.52 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 93.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 1.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,149 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 24,501 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,565 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 51,279 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $3,312 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $103,582 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $53,838 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,885 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,114 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 681 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 88 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,770 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 194 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,668 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,428.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.57 |
People born in West Hazleton (3)
People born in West Hazleton, including basketball player Carl Meinhold, football player George Platukis, politician James Ustynoski, .
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Schools in West Hazleton
College & universities near West Hazleton, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 418612 | Hazleton Area Career Center | Hazle TWP. (PA) | 18202 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Hazleton, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHV | White Haven, PA | I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 | BUS |
| WKB | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 47 South Washington Street | BUS |
| SRN | Scranton, PA | 23 Lackawanna Avenue | BUS |
| ELT | Elizabethtown station | South Wilson Avenue at West High Street | RAIL |
| MJY | Mount Joy | East Henry St. and North Market St. | RAIL |
Post offices near West Hazleton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hazleton Post Office | Hazleton (PA) | 18201 |
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 |
| Forty Fort | 4,025 | Borough in northeastern Luzerne, County, Pennsylvania |
| Freeland | 3,413 | Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Pittston | 3,346 | City in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
West Hazleton distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
