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Population of Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

StatePennsylvania
Land Area (mi²)7 sq mi
Density (mi²)6,431.6/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.63% (283)
Growth Since 202010.02% (4089)
Rank in State12th
Rank in Country986th

The population of Wilkes Barre, PA in 2022 is estimated to be 44,894. This is an increase of 0.63% (283 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Wilkes Barre by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of Wilkes Barre by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Wilkes Barre by Age

Wilkes Barre Population Pyramid 2022
Wilkes Barre Median Age
34.1
Total
32.8
Male
36.3
Female
Wilkes Barre Sex Ratio
49.25%
20,098
Male
50.75%
20,707
Female
Wilkes Barre Age Dependency Ratio
24.5
Old Age Dependency Ratio
36.9
Child Dependency Ratio
Wilkes Barre Adults
31,475
Adults
(6,201 of whom are seniors) in Wilkes Barre.

Population of Wilkes Barre by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate