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Wilkes-Barre is a city located in Luzerne County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. According to the 2010 United States Census, the city had a population of 41,498, making it the 13th largest city in Pennsylvania.

History

Wilkes-Barre was founded in 1769 and named after two British members of Parliament, John Wilkes and Isaac Barre. It was originally a colonial village and became an industrial hub in the 19th and 20th centuries due to coal mining and manufacturing. The city has a rich history and many historic buildings in the downtown area.

Some key moments in Wilkes-Barre's history include:

• 1769 - Founded as a colonial village
• 19th century - Emergence of coal mining industry
• 1972 - Hurricane Agnes causes devastating flooding in the city
• 21st century - Diversification of economy beyond mining and manufacturing

To learn more about the history of Wilkes-Barre, visit the Luzerne County Historical Society.

Population

As of the 2020 United States Census, Wilkes-Barre had a population of 40,589 residents. The racial makeup of the city was 79.1% White, 12.1% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.3% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race made up 9.8% of the population.

Historically, Wilkes-Barre experienced population booms in the 19th and early 20th centuries as coal mining drove industrialization. However, like many industrial cities in the Rust Belt, the city's population declined in the late 20th century as mining jobs left the area. Recently, Wilkes-Barre has started to stabilize and even grow slightly in population again.

Economy

Wilkes-Barre has transitioned from an industrial economy historically based on coal mining and manufacturing to a more diversified mix of sectors including healthcare, education, retail, and tourism. Major employers in Wilkes-Barre include:

• Geisinger Health System - Healthcare provider
• King's College - 4-year private college
• Boscov's - Department store with location at Wyoming Valley Mall
• Medico Industries - Pharmaceutical manufacturer

To learn more about economic development in Wilkes-Barre, visit the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry.

Landmarks

Some notable landmarks in Wilkes-Barre include:

Public Square

Public Square is the central square of downtown Wilkes-Barre. It contains the Luzerne County Courthouse and other historic buildings.

GPS Coordinates: 41.2458° N, 75.8838° W

Address: Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

Steamtown National Historic Site

Steamtown National Historic Site preserves railroad history with a collection of locomotives and train cars.

GPS Coordinates: 41.2628° N, 75.8750° W

Address: 150 South Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503

F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts

The F.M. Kirby Center hosts concerts, theatrical performances, and other events in a historic movie palace.

GPS Coordinates: 41.2472° N, 75.8815° W

Address: 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

County Information

Wilkes-Barre is located in Luzerne County in northeastern Pennsylvania. Luzerne County was founded in 1786 and has a population of 317,646 as of the 2020 census.

Website: www.luzernecounty.org

Address:
Luzerne County Courthouse
200 N River Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

School Districts

Wilkes-Barre is served by two public school districts:

Wilkes-Barre Area School District

Website: www.wbasd.org

Crestwood School District

Website: www.csdk12.org

In addition, Wilkes-Barre has several private school options including Holy Redeemer High School and Wyoming Seminary.

Local Resources

Public Library

Osterhout Free Library
71 South Franklin Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Phone: 570-823-0156

Public Transportation

Public bus transportation in Wilkes-Barre and surrounding areas is provided by the County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS).

Museum

Anthracite Heritage Museum
22 Bald Mountain Road
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705
Phone: 570-823-6244

Facebook

Follow news and events in Wilkes-Barre on the city's Facebook page.

Sports

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are the American Hockey League affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Home games are played at the Mohegan Sun Arena.

255 Highland Park Boulevard
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Phone: 570-208-7367

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