Luzerne County, county in Pennsylvania, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 316,982 inhabitants. The county was created 238 years ago in 1786. Its county seat is Wilkes-Barre.
There are 54 city/town in Luzerne County, PA. The largest city of Luzerne County is Back Mountain with a population of 26,973. Other cities include, Hazleton population 24,809, Kingston population 12,787, Nanticoke population 10,278, Plains population 9,657
Back Mountain, Unincorporated community
Sitting along the Susquehanna River in northeastern Pennsylvania, Luzerne County boasts a rich history and several vibrant cities. From revitalized river towns to small mining communities, each city tells part of the area's compelling story.
The city of Wilkes-Barre serves as the county seat and cultural hub, home to King's College and the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts. The downtown River Common park honors the city's relationship with the mighty Susquehanna. Nearby Nanticoke clings to its coal mining roots, seen in folk art throughout the city.
Further north, Pittston has transformed its riverfront into a community gathering space, with walking trails and a seasonal farmer's market. Historic buildings now house restaurants and shops in the city's quaint downtown.
Inland, Hazleton celebrates its immigrant roots with ethnic restaurants and festivals showcasing its Italian, Irish, and Hispanic communities. The city's bustling downtown honors these diverse heritages.
From the working-class grit of former mining towns to the regenerated river cities, Luzerne County offers a mosaic of Northeastern Pennsylvania's enduring spirit. The unique identities of each community weave together the rich cultural tapestry of the region.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Luzerne County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Ashley | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 2,734 |
Avoca | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America | 2,603 |
Back Mountain | Unincorporated community | 26,973 |
Bear Creek Village | Borough in southeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 246 |
Conyngham | Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 1,858 |
Courtdale | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 711 |
Cranberry | Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania | 6,218 |
Dallas | Borough in northern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States | 2,762 |
Dorrance | Township in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 2,235 |
Dupont | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 2,693 |
Duryea | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 4,910 |
East Berwick | CDP in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 2,007 |
Edwardsville | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 4,738 |
Exeter | Borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States | 5,519 |
Forty Fort | Borough in northeastern Luzerne, County, Pennsylvania | 4,025 |
Freeland | Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 3,413 |
Glen Lyon | Census-designated place in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 1,873 |
Harveys Lake | Borough in northern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 2,812 |
Hazleton | City in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 24,809 |
Hughestown | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 1,356 |
Hunlock | Township in northwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 2,388 |
Jeddo | Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 92 |
Kingston | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 12,787 |
Laflin | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 1,435 |
Larksville | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 4,395 |
Laurel Run | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 518 |
Luzerne | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States | 2,851 |
Middleburg | Borough in central Snyder County, Pennsylvania | 1,262 |
Nanticoke | City in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States | 10,278 |
Nescopeck | Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 1,522 |
Newton | Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania | 2,833 |
Nuangola | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 699 |
Orange | Township in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania | 1,231 |
Penn Lake Park | Borough in southeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 316 |
Pittston | City in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 3,346 |
Plains | Township in eastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 9,657 |
Plymouth | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 5,752 |
Preston | Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania | 1,003 |
Pringle | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 913 |
Red Hill | Borough of Pennsylvania | 2,357 |
Reilly | Township in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania | 683 |
Roaring Brook | Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania | 1,996 |
Shickshinny | Borough in western Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 807 |
Slocum | Township in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 1,087 |
Sugar Notch | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 959 |
Swoyersville | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 5,010 |
Warrior Run | Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 550 |
West Hazleton | Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 4,318 |
West Pittston | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 4,745 |
West Wyoming | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States | 2,671 |
White Haven | Borough in southeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 1,095 |
Wilkes-Barre | County seat of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States | 2,908 |
Wyoming | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 3,004 |
Yatesville | Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania | 613 |