Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
327,675
Median Age
42.0
Male Median
40.8
Female Median
43.6
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Population Growth

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +2.7%%.
+2.7%% Growth
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.0 | 327,675 |
| 2023 | 42.1 | 325,978 |
| 2022 | 42.2 | 325,396 |
| 2021 | 42.4 | 324,825 |
| 2020 | 42.7 | 317,547 |
| 2019 | 42.8 | 317,663 |
| 2018 | 43.0 | 317,884 |
| 2017 | 43.0 | 318,222 |
| 2016 | 43.0 | 318,917 |
| 2015 | 42.9 | 320,095 |
| 2014 | 42.9 | 320,392 |
| 2013 | 42.8 | 320,827 |
| 2012 | 42.7 | 320,555 |
| 2011 | 42.5 | 319,897 |
| 2010 | 42.4 | 319,120 |
Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.2% |
| 5–17 | 15.1% |
| 18–24 | 8.5% |
| 25–34 | 12.6% |
| 35–54 | 24.6% |
| 55–64 | 13.9% |
| 65+ | 20.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 67.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 34.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 33.8
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
The median age in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania is 42.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania is 327,675.
In Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, seniors (ages 65+) make up 20.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania has remained stable.