Careers, Jobs and Education Resources for: Wilkes Barre, PA
Wilkes-Barre (IPA: /ˈwɪlksbɛrə/ or /-bɛri/) is the central city of the Wyoming Valley and county seat of Luzerne County in northeastern Pennsylvania. Founded in 1769 and formally incorporated in 1806, the city has an estimated population of 43,123, according to the 2000 census. The city and valley are framed by the Pocono Mountains to the east, the Endless Mountains to the west and the Lehigh Valley to the south. The Susquehanna River flows through the center of the valley and defines the northwestern border of the city.
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General Information
| Luzerne |
County | 77,556 |
Population (as of 2000) |
| Pennsylvania |
State | 74,779 |
Population (current) |
| 92.8 |
Square Miles of Land | 1.8 |
Average Persons Per Household (as of 2000) |
| 1.3 |
Square Miles of Water | $68,900 |
Average House Value (as of 2000) |
|
| $27,501 |
Average House Income (as of 2000) |
Business Information
| 2,200 |
Number of Businesses (as of 2003) | $339,028,000 |
Total First Quarter Payroll (as of 2003) |
| 48,377 |
Number of Employees (as of 2003) | $1,423,027,000 |
Total Annual Payroll (as of 2003) |
Gender (as of 2000)
Ethnicity (as of 2000)
Median Ages (as of 2000)
