Hazleton is a city in Pennsylvania state in USA with a population of 24804 residents.. The poverty rate of Hazleton is 23.8%, which is 70% higher than national average. The typical household in Hazleton earns $38010 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 10 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 62.9% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Hazleton, only 75% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Hazleton remained 8%, which is 70% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Hazleton, only 13% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 23% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Hazleton is 90, which is 10% lower than national average. Median home value in Hazleton is $98300 , which is 57% lower than national average. While median income in Hazleton remained $38010, which is 44% lower than national average.