Population 5,656 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Hazleton
Household size in West Hazleton
| Period | West Hazleton | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.13 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.56 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in West Hazleton are large by national standards, averaging 3.13 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.57, even as the national average fell. Only four of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in West Hazleton
| Period | West Hazleton | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.9 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.7 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.0 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
West Hazleton is young: half of its residents are under 34.7, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has dropped from 35.7 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Only ten of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in West Hazleton
| Period | West Hazleton | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in West Hazleton: 17.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 24 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in West Hazleton
Renters in West Hazleton
| Period | West Hazleton | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.4% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.6% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.1% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in West Hazleton than nationally: 42.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About half of owners (51.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 36 have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in West Hazleton
| Period | West Hazleton | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in West Hazleton: 13.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.3 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in West Hazleton
| Period | West Hazleton | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1948 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1949 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
West Hazleton is a place of older homes: half were built before 1949, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east has the oldest housing. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 36 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in West Hazleton
| Period | West Hazleton | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $644 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $752 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $872 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,209 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$565 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in West Hazleton costs $1,209 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $565 a month from 2006–10, an 88% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 41.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in West Hazleton
Bachelor's degrees in West Hazleton
| Period | West Hazleton | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in West Hazleton have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 17.7%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.7 points, as it has nationally. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 37 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in West Hazleton
| Period | West Hazleton | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.1% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.7% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.9% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 72.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −10.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a quarter of adults in West Hazleton never finished high school, well above the national share: only 72.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is down 10.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only four have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in West Hazleton
| Period | West Hazleton | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in West Hazleton runs well above the national rate: 9.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 have higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 5.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
West Hazleton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hazleton | 3.13 | 34.7 | 17.3% | 42.1% | 13.5% | 1949 | $1,209 | 17.7% | 72.8% | 9.6% |
| Hazleton | 2.62 | 39.7 | 17.7% | 41.8% | 8.3% | 1957 | $1,158 | 12.2% | 78.1% | 5.8% |
| Milnesville | 1.93 | 55.8 | 9.1% | 33.9% | 6.4% | 1967 | $1,221 | 18.0% | 93.1% | 1.5% |
| Mount Laurel | 2.29 | 51.2 | 14.1% | 8.4% | 19.6% | 1961 | $2,583 | 16.7% | 88.3% | 5.9% |
| Lattimer | 2.26 | 57.3 | 3.3% | 18.4% | 3.5% | 1981 | $886 | 21.6% | 88.8% | 2.6% |
| Hazle Township | 2.66 | 57.7 | 5.5% | 8.4% | 4.1% | 1983 | $892 | 10.1% | 92.7% | 18.3% |
| Tresckow | 2.73 | 50.2 | 19.8% | 15.1% | 23.1% | 1953 | $1,426 | 8.6% | 97.9% | 10.2% |
| Conyngham | 2.17 | 48.3 | 7.5% | 23.7% | 6.8% | 1969 | $1,048 | 35.8% | 92.4% | 1.5% |
| Kelayres | 2.31 | 34.4 | 23.6% | 13.1% | 5.9% | 1955 | $856 | 13.8% | 85.4% | 5.7% |
| Mcadoo | 2.41 | 34.3 | 20.6% | 37.7% | 17.7% | 1946 | $966 | 13.9% | 84.6% | 6.4% |
| Junedale | 2.23 | 55.2 | 8.6% | 13.4% | 10.0% | 1970 | $1,101 | 10.7% | 96.3% | 12.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up West Hazleton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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