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Crime in Wilkes-Barre summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Wilkes-Barre. Key points include:
There were 880 total crimes in Wilkes-Barre in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Wilkes-Barre is 1,988.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Wilkes-Barre is 431.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Wilkes-Barre is 1,556.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Wilkes-Barre is -6.17% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Wilkes-Barre Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wilkes-Barre / 100k People |
Pennsylvania / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 880 | 1,988.5 | 1,680.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 191 | 431.6 | 245.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 4 | 9.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 25 | 56.5 | 51.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 143 | 323.1 | 161.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 689 | 1,556.9 | 1,435.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 73 | 165.0 | 116.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 567 | 1,281.2 | 1,129.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 49 | 110.7 | 188.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Wilkes-Barre summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wilkes-Barre. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Wilkes-Barre is $172,140.
The median income in Wilkes-Barre is $48,515.
Wilkes-Barre's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Wilkes-Barre Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Wilkes-Barre | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 53 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Wilkes-Barre, PA Weather
The average high in Wilkes-Barre is 60.3° and the average low is 40.4°.
There are 76.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.0 inches of precipitation each year with 33.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Wilkes-Barre |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 33.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Wilkes-Barre Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Wilkes-Barre
The current population in Wilkes-Barre is 44,423. The population has increased 6.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44,423 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 44,217 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 44,123 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 44,086 | 8.0% |
| 2020 | 40,805 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 40,867 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 40,847 | - |
| 2017 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 40,964 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 41,108 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 41,202 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 41,374 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 41,463 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 41,557 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 41,595 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wilkes-Barre
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Wilkes-Barre is:
50.5% White with 22,442 White residents.
9.7% African American with 4,317 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 10 American Indian residents.
1.6% Asian with 712 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 180 Other residents.
4.0% Two Or More with 1,765 Two Or More residents.
33.8% Hispanic with 14,997 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wilkes-Barre | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.5% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 33.8% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Wilkes-Barre
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Wilkes-Barre is 51.1% female with 22,688 female residents.
Wilkes-Barre is 48.9% male with 21,735 male residents.
| Gender | Wilkes-Barre | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wilkes-Barre for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Wilkes-Barre completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Wilkes-Barre completed 9-12th grade.
39.0% of adults in Wilkes-Barre completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Wilkes-Barre completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Wilkes-Barre completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Wilkes-Barre completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Wilkes-Barre completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Wilkes-Barre completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Wilkes-Barre completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wilkes-Barre | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
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8.0% of households in Wilkes-Barre earn Less than $10,000.
5.1% of households in Wilkes-Barre earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.6% of households in Wilkes-Barre earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.2% of households in Wilkes-Barre earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.2% of households in Wilkes-Barre earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.9% of households in Wilkes-Barre earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.7% of households in Wilkes-Barre earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.3% of households in Wilkes-Barre earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.3% of households in Wilkes-Barre earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.6% of households in Wilkes-Barre earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wilkes-Barre | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.0% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.1% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.6% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.2% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.2% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.9% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.7% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.3% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.3% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.6% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
