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West Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Coordinates: 40°57′42″N 75°59′56″W / 40.96167°N 75.99889°W / 40.96167; -75.99889
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West Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Borough
West Hazleton Elementary/Middle School
West Hazleton Elementary/Middle School
Location of West Hazleton in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Location of West Hazleton in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
West Hazleton is located in Pennsylvania
West Hazleton
West Hazleton
West Hazleton is located in the United States
West Hazleton
West Hazleton
Coordinates: 40°57′42″N 75°59′56″W / 40.96167°N 75.99889°W / 40.96167; -75.99889
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyLuzerne
Incorporated1887
Government
 • TypeBorough Council
 • MayorJohn Chura
Area
[1]
 • Total
1.58 sq mi (4.09 km2)
 • Land1.58 sq mi (4.09 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
5,167 Increase
 • Estimate 
(2021)[2]
5,160
 • Density2,758.07/sq mi (1,064.97/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code570
FIPS code42-83136
Websitewww.westhazletonboro.org

West Hazleton is a borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough is 31 miles (50 km) south of Wilkes Barre and had a population of 5,167 as of the 2020 census.[2]

History

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West Hazleton was founded by Conrad Horn, and it was officially established as a borough on March 12, 1887. West Hazleton gained prominence in the 19th and 20th centuries as an active anthracite coal mining community; it attracted thousands of European immigrants. The first burgess was J.W. McMurtrie; he served from 1888 to 1890. West Hazleton was once home to Hazle Park, a popular attraction in the area. The legendary Babe Ruth played at the nearby Cranberry Ballpark.[3]

Geography

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West Hazleton is located at 40°57′42″N 75°59′56″W / 40.96167°N 75.99889°W / 40.96167; -75.99889 (40.961651, -75.998915).[4] According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), all land. West Hazleton is a small strip of land west of Hazleton City; it is mostly concentrated around PA Route 93. Interstate 81 runs through the northern section of the borough. West Hazleton is mostly residential; it also consists of two shopping centers, an industrial park, a movie theater, and a youth sports complex.[3]

Education

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Hazleton Area School District is located in the southern portion of Luzerne County.

West Hazleton is part of Hazleton Area School District.[5] West Hazleton Elementary/Middle School is located within the borough.[6]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880191—
1890931387.4%
19002,516170.2%
19104,71587.4%
19205,85424.2%
19307,31024.9%
19407,5232.9%
19506,988−7.1%
19606,278−10.2%
19706,059−3.5%
19804,871−19.6%
19904,136−15.1%
20003,542−14.4%
20104,59429.7%
20205,16712.5%
2021 (est.)5,160[2]−0.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2020 census

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West Hazleton borough, Pennsylvania – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[8] Pop 2010[9] Pop 2020[10] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 3,418 2,834 1,834 96.50% 61.69% 35.52%
Black or African American alone (NH) 20 62 113 0.56% 1.35% 2.19%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 2 9 0 0.06% 0.20% 0.00%
Asian alone (NH) 8 15 22 0.23% 0.33% 0.43%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 4 1 0.00% 0.09% 0.02%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 0 8 44 0.00% 0.17% 0.85%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 15 38 50 0.42% 0.83% 0.97%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 79 1,624 3,099 2.23% 35.35% 60.02%
Total 3,542 4,594 5,163 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, West Hazleton was 71.9% White, 3.1% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian, and 3.4% were two or more races. 35.4% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry, up from just 2.2% in 2000.[11]

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 3,542 people, 1,634 households, and 915 families residing in the borough. The population density was 2,281.0 inhabitants per square mile (880.7/km2). There were 1,834 housing units at an average density of 1,181.1 per square mile (456.0/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.71% White, 0.56% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 1.02% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.23% of the population.

There were 1,634 households, out of which 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.9% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.0% were non-families. 39.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the borough the population was spread out, with 20.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $28,765, and the median income for a family was $37,476. Males had a median income of $30,139 versus $18,400 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $16,525. About 7.3% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.

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  • Children's Home, West Hazleton
    Children's Home, West Hazleton
  • The Miners Bank and War Memorial, West Hazleton
    The Miners Bank and War Memorial, West Hazleton

References

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  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d Bureau, US Census. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020—2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved August 5, 2022. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ a b "West Hazleton - .: HOME".
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Luzerne County, PA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2024-12-13. - Text list
  6. ^ "Locate Us." Hazleton Area School District. Retrieved on July 18, 2016.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  8. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – West Hazleton borough, Pennsylvania". United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – West Hazleton borough, Pennsylvania". United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – West Hazleton borough, Pennsylvania". United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "Census 2010: Pennsylvania". USA Today.
  12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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