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Crime in West Hazleton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in West Hazleton. Key points include:
There were 49 total crimes in West Hazleton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in West Hazleton is 947.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in West Hazleton is 348.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in West Hazleton is 599.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in West Hazleton is -55.29% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In West Hazleton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
West Hazleton / 100k People |
Pennsylvania / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 49 | 947.6 | 1,680.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 18 | 348.1 | 245.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 38.7 | 51.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 16 | 309.4 | 161.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 31 | 599.5 | 1,435.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 4 | 77.4 | 116.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 26 | 502.8 | 1,129.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 19.3 | 188.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
West Hazleton, PA Weather
The average high in West Hazleton is 58.8° and the average low is 38.6°.
There are 83.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.3 inches of precipitation each year with 38.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | West Hazleton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 83.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 38.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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West Hazleton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in West Hazleton
The current population in West Hazleton is 5,178. The population has increased 17.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,178 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 5,156 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 5,130 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 5,076 | 16.7% |
| 2020 | 4,351 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 4,376 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 4,496 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 4,523 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 4,520 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 4,549 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 4,565 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 4,570 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 4,534 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 4,493 | 1.9% |
| 2010 | 4,410 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Hazleton
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West Hazleton is:
20.3% White with 1,051 White residents.
2.0% African American with 104 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.6% Hawaiian with 32 Hawaiian residents.
1.1% Other with 59 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 191 Two Or More residents.
72.2% Hispanic with 3,741 Hispanic residents.
| Race | West Hazleton | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20.3% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.0% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 72.2% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in West Hazleton
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West Hazleton is 52.2% female with 2,702 female residents.
West Hazleton is 47.8% male with 2,475 male residents.
| Gender | West Hazleton | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Hazleton for adults over 25
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15.0% of adults in West Hazleton completed < 9th grade.
14.0% of adults in West Hazleton completed 9-12th grade.
39.0% of adults in West Hazleton completed high school / ged.
7.0% of adults in West Hazleton completed some college.
8.0% of adults in West Hazleton completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in West Hazleton completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in West Hazleton completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in West Hazleton completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in West Hazleton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | West Hazleton | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 15.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 7.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For West Hazleton, Pennsylvania
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12.7% of households in West Hazleton earn Less than $10,000.
4.6% of households in West Hazleton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
20.2% of households in West Hazleton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
13.2% of households in West Hazleton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.5% of households in West Hazleton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.2% of households in West Hazleton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
5.3% of households in West Hazleton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.4% of households in West Hazleton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.9% of households in West Hazleton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.1% of households in West Hazleton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | West Hazleton | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.7% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 20.2% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.2% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.2% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.4% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.9% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.1% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
