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Misericordia University, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Luzerne County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
967
Population
4,835/sq mi density
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
967
Population Density
4,835
per square mile
Land Area
0.2
square miles (0.5 km²)
Median Age
20.4 yrs
48% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
40.1%
Male
59.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 7.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
88.6%
Black
7.9%
Hispanic
0.4%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 8.3% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
91.7%
Spanish
8.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
13.6%
Veterans
0.7%
88% below US avg (6%)
Disability
2.4%
82% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
100.0%
9% above US avg (91.4%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.451
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 967 |
| Population Density | 4,835 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 20.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 40.1% |
| Female | 59.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 91.7% |
| Spanish | 8.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 13.6% |
| Veterans | 0.7% |
| Disability | 2.4% |
| Health Insurance | 100.0% |
| Broadband Access | 17.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.451 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2 — Metro / 250K–1M |