Luzerne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 319,250 people, with a population density of about 358.31 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 891.00 square miles (2,308.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Wilkes-Barre, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Wilkes-Barre.
Geographically, Luzerne County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Freeland 1,900 ft and its lowest point at Kingston 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-5.