Misericordia University, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Luzerne County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
967
Population
4,835/sq mi density
51°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
967
Census 2023
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 | 3.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.1% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
88.6%
Black
7.9%
Hispanic
3.3%
Asian
0.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 8.3% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.6%
Spanish
8.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.1%
Veterans
0.7%
88% below US avg (6%)
Disability
2.1%
84% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
98.5%
8% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
1.5%
83% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.451
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 967 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| 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 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
Language
| English Only | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 8.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.1% |
| Veterans | 0.7% |
| Disability | 2.1% |
| Health Insurance | 98.5% |
| Uninsured | 1.5% |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.451 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |