Economics

• 376 farms in Luzerne County
• 33859 acres of cropland
• 49850 acres of farmland
• 133 acre average farm size
• 50 Dairy farms
• 2124 Dairy cows
• Corn is the top crop

• Nearly 500 manufacturing establishments
• 3900 retail trade establishments
• Manufacturing makes up the largest industry in the county.

• Median Household Income: $27,159 (1997)
• Population: 317,560
• Birth Rate: 10.4
• Death Rate: 13.6
• Marriage Rate: 6.9
• Divorce Rate: 2.7

*Rates are number per thousand citizens as figued in 1992-1994

• Luzerne county houses six college campuses.
• There are 11 school districts in the county and numerous private and parochial schools.
• There are 19 4-H clubs in Luzerne County.

• Luzerne County was named for a French Ambassador, Chevalier De La Luzerne, in gratitude to France for the military aid given during the War for Independence.
• Luzerne County was a major stop on the underground railroad, helping many slaves escape to Canada.
• There have been four Luzerne County Courthouses.
• Luzerne County has the largest natural body of water in Pennsylvania.

• PA Ag Statistics Service
• County Statistics
• Census of Agriculture
• Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Commerce
• PA State Data Center

• PA Visitors Network
• Luzerne County Web Page
• A History Of Luzerne County
• Luzerne County Tourist Promotion Agency