Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania

Wilkes-Barre Township is a township located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the township had a total population of 3,235.

Geography

\nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 7.7 km² (3.0 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

\nAs of the census of 2000, there are 3,235 people, 1,455 households, and 846 families residing in the township. The population density is 422.0/km² (1,093.2/mi²). There are 1,572 housing units at an average density of 205.1 persons/km² (531.2 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the township is 92.92% White, 2.35% African American, 0.22% Native American, 3.62% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. 0.77% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 1,455 households out of which 22.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% are married couples living together, 11.4% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 41.8% are non-families. 37.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.16 and the average family size is 2.86. In the township the population is spread out with 17.9% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.6 males. The median income for a household in the township is $30,603, and the median income for a family is $37,188. Males have a median income of $30,806 versus $27,426 for females. The per capita income for the township is $20,055. 9.5% of the population and 7.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 6.2% are under the age of 18 and 13.1% are 65 or older.