Editing Hazleton, Pennsylvania (section)

==Economy==
Hazleton's major mining and garment industries have disappeared over the past 50 years. Through the efforts of CANDO and a practical highway infrastructure, Hazle Township's Humboldt Industrial Park has become home to many industries. [[The Coca-Cola Company|Coca-Cola]], [[American Eagle Outfitters]], [[The Hershey Company|Hershey]], [[Office Max]], [[Simmons Bedding Company]], [[Michaels]], [[Network Solutions]], [[AutoZone]], [[General Mills]], [[Steelcase]], WEIR Minerals, EB Brands and [[Amazon.com]]<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS205979+19-May-2008+BW20080519 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081224043135/http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS205979+19-May-2008+BW20080519 | url-status=dead | archive-date=December 24, 2008 | work=Reuters | title=Amazon to Locate New Distribution Center in Hazleton, Pennsylvania | date=May 19, 2008}}</ref>  are just some of the large companies with distribution, manufacturing, or logistic operations in Hazleton.

In 2010, 6.7% of residents had an income below the poverty level, as compared to a statewide average of 12.5%.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.city-data.com/poverty/poverty-Hazleton-Pennsylvania.html|title=Hazleton, Pennsylvania (PA) poverty rate data – information about poor and low income residents living in this city|work=city-data.com}}</ref>