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Indicators Report
L AC K AWA N N A AND
LUZERNE COUNTY
A collaboration among Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Johnson College, Keystone College, King's College, Lackawanna College, Luzerne County Community College, Marywood University, Misericordia University, Penn State Scranton, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, University of Scranton and Wilkes University
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The Institute is a non-profit research organization dedicated to empowering business and community leaders with research based strategies for informed decision making. We conduct independent, non-biased research to identify the opportunities, issues and challenges unique to the region and find innovative solutions to help solve the problems facing our communities. The Institute also offers a wide array of research, consulting and support services to help organizations boost productivity, increase profitability and be successful in their missions.
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? Needs Assessments ? Policy Analysis ? Program Evaluation Support ? Project Analyses and Monitoring ? Research Validation and Peer Review ? Tourism Strategic Plans ? Workforce Studies
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Research Interns Saidat Sanni, Graduate Assistant Rima Avasatthi Jacob James Barber Liliana Cepeda
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Acknowledgements
We would like to acknowledge The Institute's Advisory Board for its time, effort, and commitment to this region:
Chairman ? Patrick Leahy, Ed.D., Wilkes University Vice Chairman ? Frank Joanlanne, Borton Lawson
Heather Acker Gentex Corporation
Ron Beer, MHA, FACHE Geisinger Health System
Thomas Botzman, Ph.D. Misericordia University
Don Brominski UGU Utilities
Tracy Brundage, Ph.D. Keystone College
Terry Casey Chancellor Financial Group
Cornelio Catena Commonwealth Health Systems
John Cefaly Cushman & Wakefield
Tom Curra WVIA Public Media
Robert Durkin Scranton Chamber of Commerce
Dale Jones, Ph.D. Penn State ? Wilkes-Barre
Charles Kasko Simplex Homes
Thomas E. Lawson Borton Lawson
Thomas Leary Luzerne County Community College
Robert Luciani Prudential Retirement Services
Kevin O'Donnell Greater Hazleton CAN DO
Sister Mary Persico, IHM Ph.D. Marywood University
Scott Pilarz, S.J., Ph.D. University of Scranton
Alana Roberts PPL Electric Utilities
Eugene Roth Rosenn Jenkins Greenwald
Jack Ryan, C.S.C. Ph.D. King's College
Steven Scheinman, MD Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Bill Sordoni Sordoni Construction
Matt Sordoni Sordoni Construction
Linda Thomas-Hemak, MD The Wright Center for Community Health & Graduate Medical Education
Marleen Troy, Ph.D. Wilkes University
Wico van Genderen Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business & Industry
Lucyann Vierling Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance
Mark Volk Lackawanna College
Marwan Wafa, Ph.D. Penn State Scranton
Tara Wilson Power Engineering Corp.
State Senator John Yudichak
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What We Believe
At The Institute, we believe that empowering leaders with the research-based strategies and solutions they need to make informed decisions
will lead to a stronger regional economy and a better quality of life for residents. For over a decade, The Institute has worked behind the
scenes to support initiatives that advance regional competitiveness and revitalize communities.
Thank You to Our Generous Research Underwriters
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our generous stakeholders who share our vision for a better, stronger Northeastern
Pennsylvania and whose financial support makes our community based research and events like The Indicators possible.
Signature Underwriters
Andrew J. Sordoni Foundation Luzerne County PPL Electric Utilities Sordoni Family Foundation
Contributing Underwriters
Borton-Lawson Commonwealth Health Systems Geisinger Health System Mohegan Sun Pocono
Supporting Underwriters
Berkshire Asset Management BlackOut Design Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Navient NET Credit Union Riggs Asset Management Sanofi Pasteur The Wright Center for Community Health UGI Utilities Wells Fargo Foundation
Academic Partners
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Johnson College
Keystone College King's College Lackawanna College Luzerne County Community College Marywood University Misericordia University Penn State Scranton Penn State Wilkes-Barre The Wright Center for Graduate
Medical Education University of Scranton Wilkes University
Lackawanna and Luzerne County Indicators Regional Dashboard 2019
Population
Population Change since 2000 Statewide: + 4.2 %
- 1.2 %
Housing
Regional Housing Statistics & Change from Prior Year
Homeowner Costs as a Percent of Median Income
30.9 %
- 1%
- 0.6 %
Gross Rent as a Percent of Median Income
18.3 %
+ 1%
Regional Population: 528,104 For Sale Inventory
2,331
+ 2%
As of 2017, about 1 in 5 residents was age 65 or older. The region has also grown more diverse, with increases in African-American, Asian, and Hispanic/Latino residents.
Median List Price
$135,540
Total Housing Units:
248,675
+ 12%
Labor Market
The region's labor market has improved in recent years. The unemployment rate has fallen by more than 4 points since 2012.
The Region's Economy
Pennsylvania
Luzerne Lackawanna
Innovation
STEM employment in both counties remains largely stable. STEM jobs are key components of several
prominent industries in the regional economy.
Business & Industry
In 2017, there were 13,000 business establishments in the region, 5 percent fewer than a decade ago. However, the rate of job growth has accelerated. The regional GDP is growing, but at a slower rate than statewide.
Regional GDP
$23.7B
2.2% real annual growth (4.4% statewide)
Between 2013 and 2017, Lackawanna and Luzerne counties added
over 6,800 jobs.
Income & Poverty
Regional poverty has improved and the rate of income growth has increased in the last several years.
Overall Poverty Rate
Per Capita Income
Lackawanna and Luzerne County Indicators Turning Information into Insight
Education
Regionally, high school graduation rates have fluctuated but have generally been higher than Pennsylvania as a whole, as shown in the chart.
Regional HS Graduation Rate 2016-2017
Higher education insti-
tutions awarded 8,639
degrees, certificates,
and other awards in
2016-2017.
LAC
LUZ
PA
Civic Engagement Regional Nonprofits by Type Total organizations, 2018: 2,072
Environment
Tonnage of recycled materials has increased across several major categories The region is home to 7% of Pennsylvania's abandoned mine land sites, 29% of its coal refuse
sites, and 50% of 2017 abandoned mine land revitalization pilot projects. Air quality in the region is consistently in healthy ranges
Behavioral Health
Public Health & Safety
Criminal Justice
Behavioral health issues remain a significant challenge. The rate of tobacco smoking is above average: 25 percent of the adult population versus 18 percent statewide. Opioid abuse is also prolific, as shown below:
Violent crime rates have remained within a relatively narrow range, while drug abuse offenses reported to police grew significantly from 2012 to 2016.
Opioid Prescribing Rate 2017
Overdose Death Rate 2017
Regional Violent Crime & Drug Offenses
LAC Drug Abuse Offenses
LUZ
Violent Crimes PA
Table of Contents
Regional Dashboard
Demographics..................................................................... 2 Population, Migration & Birth Rates................................. 3 Age Distribution..................................................................... 4 Racial & Ethnic Diversity..................................................... 5 Change in Household Size.................................................... 6 Single Parent Households..................................................... 6 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren................................ 7 Ratio of Children to Seniors................................................ 7 Seniors Living Alone.............................................................. 8
Jobs & Economy................................................................ 10 Unemployment Rate & Labor Force.................................. 11 Household Income................................................................. 12 Income by Sources.................................................................. 13 Per Capita Income.................................................................. 14 Aggregate Personal Income.................................................. 14 Poverty...................................................................................... 15 Employment by Occupation................................................ 16 Average Annual Pay................................................................ 16 Job Growth to Population Growth..................................... 17 Distribution of Jobs by Industry.......................................... 18 Number of Employees & Establishments.......................... 19 Deed Transactions.................................................................. 20 Gross Domestic Product (GDP)......................................... 20 Exports by Industry................................................................ 21 Tourism Spending................................................................... 22 Student Debit.......................................................................... 23 Federal Funding...................................................................... 24
Education.............................................................................. 26 Four Year Cohort Graduation Rate.................................... 28 School Enrollment.................................................................. 29 Career and Technical Education.......................................... 30 Advanced Placement Courses.............................................. 31 Charter Schools....................................................................... 31 School Assessment.................................................................. 32 Education Employment......................................................... 33 Special Education.................................................................... 34 Public School Dropouts........................................................ 34 SAT Scores............................................................................... 35 Higher Educational Attainment.......................................... 36 Degree Completions.............................................................. 36 Student-Teacher Ratio........................................................... 37 Pre-K Enrollment.................................................................... 38
Technology & Innovation............................................. 40 STEM Occupations............................................................... 41 STEM-Based Industries........................................................ 42 SBIR/STTR Awards.............................................................. 43 National Science Foundation (NSF).................................. 43 Clinical Trials........................................................................... 44 Venture Capital Investments................................................ 44 Patents Issued........................................................................... 44
Housing.................................................................................. 46 Demand for New Homes...................................................... 47 Building Permits & Construction Costs........................... 47 Occupancy & Vacancy........................................................... 48 Housing Tenure....................................................................... 48 Housing and Rental Affordability....................................... 49 Housing Value......................................................................... 50 Housing Density..................................................................... 51 Mortgage Activity................................................................... 52 Home Sales............................................................................... 53 Foreclosure............................................................................... 53 Homelessness........................................................................... 54
Social Services..................................................................... 56 Early Childhood Education................................................. 57 Children Living in Poverty................................................... 57 Children in Foster Care......................................................... 58 Food Assistance....................................................................... 58 Cash Assistance....................................................................... 59 Medical Assistance & CHIP................................................ 59 Programs for Seniors.............................................................. 60 Individuals with Disabilities................................................. 61 Tax Credits............................................................................... 62
Health & Healthcare........................................................ 64 Cancer & Heart Disease........................................................ 65 Obesity...................................................................................... 65 Infant Mortality Rate............................................................. 66 Death of Children Under Five............................................. 66 Childhood Lead Poisoning................................................... 67 Suicide Rate.............................................................................. 67 Opioid Overdose Deaths...................................................... 68 Alcohol and Tobacco............................................................. 68 Hospitals................................................................................... 69 Long Term Care Facilities..................................................... 69 Teen Pregnancy....................................................................... 70 Health Insurance Coverage.................................................. 70
Civic Engagement............................................................. 72 Non-Profit Organizations..................................................... 73 Non-Profit Organizations by Activity Type...................... 74 Library Registration & Circulation.................................... 75 Voter Registration & Participation..................................... 76 Veterans..................................................................................... 78
Government......................................................................... 80 Lackawanna County Fiscal Snapshot................................. 80 Luzerne County Fiscal Snapshot......................................... 81 Property Tax Rates................................................................. 81 Sales Tax.................................................................................... 82 Community Investment........................................................ 82
Public Safety........................................................................ 84 Property Crime........................................................................ 85 Violent Crime.......................................................................... 86 Drug Abuse Offenses............................................................. 87 DUI Offenses.......................................................................... 88 Alcohol Related Crash Deaths............................................. 88 Motor Vehicle Crashes.......................................................... 89 Offenses Against Children & Families............................... 90 Police & Fire Departments................................................... 91 School Safety/Juvenile Arrests............................................. 92
Environment........................................................................ 94 Recycling.................................................................................. 94 Waste Facilities........................................................................ 95 Brownfields.............................................................................. 95 Abandoned Mine Lands........................................................ 96 Air Quality............................................................................... 97 Water Quality.......................................................................... 98
Infrastructure...................................................................... 100 Transportation Mobility....................................................... 101 Traffic Counts.......................................................................... 102 Bridges....................................................................................... 102 Motor Vehicle Registrations................................................. 103 Home Heating Fuels.............................................................. 104 Energy Price Trends................................................................ 105 Airport...................................................................................... 105 Internet Access........................................................................ 106
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