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76,119
TOTAL POPULATION
37,819
MALE POPULATION
38,300
FEMALE POPULATION
98.74
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.27
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,830
PER CAPITA INCOME
$66,007
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$48,776
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
19.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
80.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,583
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
36,361
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Scranton

The most populous races in Scranton are White / Caucasian (56,535 | 74.3%), Hispanic or Latino (12,262 | 16.1%), and Two or more Races (8,053 | 10.6%).
Race in Scranton
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,6224.8%
Black / African American4,6106.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific990.1%
Hispanic or Latino12,26216.1%
Native / Alaskan460.1%
White / Caucasian56,53574.3%
Two or more Races8,05310.6%
Some other Race3,1544.1%
Total76,119100.0%

Ancestry in Scranton

The most populous ancestries reported in Scranton are Irish (17,092 | 22.5%), Italian (12,599 | 16.6%), German (10,646 | 14.0%), Polish (8,159 | 10.7%), and Puerto Rican (6,323 | 8.3%), together accounting for 72.0% of all Scranton residents.
Ancestry in Scranton
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan310.0%
African980.1%
Albanian400.1%
American1,7002.2%
Arab2810.4%
Argentinean210.0%
Armenian140.0%
Austrian2290.3%
Barbadian370.1%
Bhutanese630.1%
Blackfeet160.0%
Brazilian1560.2%
British1630.2%
British West Indian50.0%
Bulgarian690.1%
Burmese930.1%
Cambodian60.0%
Cape Verdean210.0%
Carpatho Rusyn340.0%
Central American1,4211.9%
Central American Indian1370.2%
Cherokee1750.2%
Chickasaw20.0%
Chilean570.1%
Choctaw30.0%
Colombian1860.2%
Costa Rican270.0%
Cree40.0%
Croatian50.0%
Cuban3010.4%
Czech1580.2%
Czechoslovakian1350.2%
Danish300.0%
Delaware60.0%
Dominican1,3591.8%
Dutch6100.8%
Eastern European2510.3%
Ecuadorian2660.4%
Egyptian110.0%
English3,7685.0%
European3840.5%
Finnish60.0%
French9431.2%
French Canadian680.1%
German10,64614.0%
Greek3220.4%
Guatemalan790.1%
Guyanese890.1%
Haitian580.1%
Honduran1,0071.3%
Hungarian2990.4%
Icelander350.1%
Indian (Asian)4240.6%
Iranian900.1%
Irish17,09222.5%
Iroquois240.0%
Israeli520.1%
Italian12,59916.6%
Jamaican1820.2%
Japanese330.0%
Kenyan530.1%
Korean3890.5%
Laotian210.0%
Lebanese2320.3%
Lithuanian1,0311.3%
Malaysian1070.1%
Maltese770.1%
Mexican1,8202.4%
Mexican American Indian120.0%
Native Hawaiian310.0%
Navajo60.0%
Nicaraguan500.1%
Nigerian90.0%
Northern European1750.2%
Norwegian1090.1%
Pakistani910.1%
Panamanian460.1%
Pennsylvania German1170.2%
Peruvian740.1%
Polish8,15910.7%
Portuguese3090.4%
Puerto Rican6,3238.3%
Romanian510.1%
Russian1,9412.5%
Salvadoran2120.3%
Samoan120.0%
Scandinavian570.1%
Scotch-Irish1150.2%
Scottish3290.4%
Sierra Leonean80.0%
Sioux230.0%
Slavic270.0%
Slovak8881.2%
Slovene650.1%
South African60.0%
South American6690.9%
Spaniard210.0%
Spanish880.1%
Sri Lankan840.1%
Subsaharan African6300.8%
Swedish2490.3%
Swiss1080.1%
Syrian300.0%
Thai1,5192.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian170.0%
Turkish1950.3%
Ukrainian7331.0%
Uruguayan170.0%
Venezuelan480.1%
Welsh2,8133.7%
West Indian2320.3%
Yugoslavian200.0%
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Immigrants in Scranton

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Scranton came from Latin America (3,342 | 4.4%), Asia (3,142 | 4.1%), South Central Asia (2,081 | 2.7%), Central America (1,595 | 2.1%), and India (1,286 | 1.7%), together accounting for 15.0% of all Scranton residents.
Immigrants in Scranton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1000.1%
Africa4790.6%
Albania110.0%
Argentina80.0%
Asia3,1424.1%
Bahamas50.0%
Belarus330.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina80.0%
Brazil2050.3%
Bulgaria870.1%
Cabo Verde210.0%
Cambodia150.0%
Canada80.0%
Caribbean1,1181.5%
Central America1,5952.1%
Chile190.0%
China2310.3%
Colombia1000.1%
Cuba1730.2%
Denmark60.0%
Dominican Republic8061.1%
Eastern Africa2430.3%
Eastern Asia3030.4%
Eastern Europe4040.5%
Ecuador1530.2%
Egypt110.0%
El Salvador460.1%
England100.0%
Europe6870.9%
France220.0%
Germany170.0%
Greece370.1%
Guatemala140.0%
Guyana760.1%
Honduras5000.7%
Hong Kong260.0%
India1,2861.7%
Indonesia1150.2%
Iran190.0%
Ireland130.0%
Israel170.0%
Italy1110.2%
Jamaica970.1%
Japan220.0%
Kenya400.1%
Korea500.1%
Laos570.1%
Latin America3,3424.4%
Mexico9531.3%
Micronesia130.0%
Middle Africa650.1%
Nepal3250.4%
Netherlands150.0%
Nicaragua820.1%
Nigeria90.0%
Northern Africa110.0%
Northern Europe600.1%
Oceania130.0%
Pakistan320.0%
Peru470.1%
Philippines2270.3%
Portugal80.0%
Romania140.0%
Russia2510.3%
Sierra Leone80.0%
South Africa60.0%
South America6290.8%
South Central Asia2,0812.7%
South Eastern Asia5810.8%
Southern Europe1690.2%
Spain130.0%
Trinidad and Tobago220.0%
Turkey1600.2%
Uruguay210.0%
Vietnam1670.2%
Western Africa1540.2%
Western Asia1770.2%
Western Europe540.1%
Zaire650.1%
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Sex and Age in Scranton

Sex and Age in Scranton

The most populous age groups in Scranton are 15 to 19 Years (3,476 | 9.2%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (3,624 | 9.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Scranton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,977 (5.2%)2,002 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Years2,244 (5.9%)1,877 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Years2,333 (6.2%)2,165 (5.7%)
15 to 19 Years3,476 (9.2%)3,200 (8.4%)
20 to 24 Years3,307 (8.7%)3,624 (9.5%)
25 to 29 Years2,382 (6.3%)2,149 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Years2,668 (7.0%)2,366 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Years2,246 (5.9%)2,303 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Years2,254 (6.0%)1,940 (5.1%)
45 to 49 Years2,075 (5.5%)2,204 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years2,365 (6.2%)2,196 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years2,120 (5.6%)2,191 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years2,317 (6.1%)2,587 (6.8%)
65 to 69 Years2,392 (6.3%)2,050 (5.3%)
70 to 74 Years1,557 (4.1%)1,987 (5.2%)
75 to 79 Years860 (2.3%)1,321 (3.5%)
80 to 84 Years630 (1.7%)730 (1.9%)
85 Years and over616 (1.6%)1,408 (3.7%)
Total37,819 (100.0%)38,300 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Scranton

Median Family Size in Scranton

The median family size in Scranton is 3.10 persons per family, with married-couple families (10,569 | 62.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.21 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,798 | 10.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.59 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Scranton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple10,569 (62.6%)3.21
Single Male/Father1,798 (10.6%)2.59
Single Female/Mother4,511 (26.7%)3.04
Total Families16,878 (100.0%)3.10

Median Household Size in Scranton

The median household size in Scranton is 2.36 persons per household, with single female/mother households (4,511 | 15.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.26 persons per household. non-family households (13,069 | 43.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Scranton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple10,569 (35.3%)3.24
Single Male/Father1,798 (6.0%)3.16
Single Female/Mother4,511 (15.1%)3.26
Non-family13,069 (43.6%)1.22
Total Households29,947 (100.0%)2.36

Household Size by Marriage Status in Scranton

Out of a total of 29,947 households in Scranton, 16,878 (56.4%) are family households, while 13,069 (43.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 7,015, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 10,890.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Scranton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-10,890 (36.4%)
2-Person Households7,015 (23.4%)1,723 (5.8%)
3-Person Households4,292 (14.3%)186 (0.6%)
4-Person Households3,223 (10.8%)171 (0.6%)
5-Person Households1,243 (4.2%)87 (0.3%)
6-Person Households620 (2.1%)12 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households485 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total16,878 (56.4%)13,069 (43.6%)

Female Fertility in Scranton

Fertility by Age in Scranton

Average fertility rate in Scranton is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 74.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Scranton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years131 (15.8%)41.0
20 to 34 years601 (72.5%)74.0
35 to 50 years97 (11.7%)14.0
Total829 (100.0%)46.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Scranton

50.3% of women with births (829) in Scranton are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 12.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Scranton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)131 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years332 (55.2%)269 (44.8%)
35 to 50 years85 (87.6%)12 (12.4%)
Total417 (50.3%)412 (49.7%)

Fertility by Education in Scranton

Average fertility rate in Scranton is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school have the highest fertility rate of 69.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 13.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 35.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Scranton
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School234 (28.2%)69.0
High School Diploma294 (35.5%)67.0
College or Associate's Degree84 (10.1%)13.0
Bachelor's Degree174 (21.0%)63.0
Graduate Degree43 (5.2%)32.0
Total829 (100.0%)46.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Scranton

49.7% of women with births in Scranton are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 83.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Scranton
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School39 (16.7%)195 (83.3%)
High School Diploma135 (45.9%)159 (54.1%)
College or Associate's Degree33 (39.3%)51 (60.7%)
Bachelor's Degree174 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree36 (83.7%)7 (16.3%)
Total417 (50.3%)412 (49.7%)

Income in Scranton

Income Overview in Scranton

Per Capita Income in Scranton is $27,830, while median incomes of families and households are $66,007 and $48,776 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income76,119$27,830
Median Family Income16,878$66,007
Mean Family Income16,878$82,656
Median Household Income29,947$48,776
Mean Household Income29,947$68,304
Income Deficit16,878$10,583
Wage / Income Gap (%)76,11919.74%
Wage / Income Gap ($)76,11980.26¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index76,1190.46

Earnings by Sex in Scranton

Average Earnings in Scranton are $30,802, $33,937 for men and $27,239 for women, a difference of 19.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Scranton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male20,618 (51.5%)$33,937
Female19,422 (48.5%)$27,239
Total40,040 (100.0%)$30,802

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Scranton

The most common earnings brackets in Scranton are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (1,701 | 8.3%) and $2,499 or less for women (1,678 | 8.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Scranton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,300 (6.3%)1,678 (8.6%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,092 (5.3%)1,440 (7.4%)
$5,000 to $7,499832 (4.0%)1,032 (5.3%)
$7,500 to $9,999605 (2.9%)575 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499667 (3.2%)984 (5.1%)
$12,500 to $14,999636 (3.1%)729 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $17,499654 (3.2%)594 (3.1%)
$17,500 to $19,999424 (2.1%)470 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $22,499512 (2.5%)979 (5.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999486 (2.4%)569 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,696 (8.2%)1,505 (7.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,673 (8.1%)1,563 (8.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,166 (5.7%)1,275 (6.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,358 (6.6%)896 (4.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999953 (4.6%)824 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $54,999757 (3.7%)597 (3.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,701 (8.3%)1,208 (6.2%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,264 (6.1%)749 (3.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,341 (6.5%)1,080 (5.6%)
$100,000+1,501 (7.3%)675 (3.5%)
Total20,618 (100.0%)19,422 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Scranton

Average earnings in Scranton are $41,100 for men and $34,821 for women, a difference of 15.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $62,634, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $30,804. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $61,761, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $27,044.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Scranton
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$30,804$27,044
High School Diploma$37,420$27,848
College or Associate's Degree$38,297$33,953
Bachelor's Degree$52,102$47,780
Graduate Degree$62,634$61,761
Total$41,100$34,821

Family Income in Scranton

Family Income Brackets in Scranton

According to the Scranton family income data, there are 3,106 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 489 families (2.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Scranton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0008104.8%
$10,000 to $14,9994892.9%
$15,000 to $24,9991,3508.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991,4858.8%
$35,000 to $49,9992,29513.6%
$50,000 to $74,9993,10618.4%
$75,000 to $99,9992,41414.3%
$100,000 to $149,9992,98717.7%
$150,000 to $199,9991,0636.3%
$200,000+8615.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Scranton

5-person families (1,002 | 5.9%) account for the highest median family income in Scranton with $87,798 per family, while 2-person families (7,961 | 47.2%) have the highest median income of $29,510 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Scranton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families7,961 (47.2%)$59,021
3-Person Families4,007 (23.7%)$60,974
4-Person Families2,943 (17.4%)$83,450
5-Person Families1,002 (5.9%)$87,798
6-Person Families547 (3.2%)$71,750
7+ Person Families418 (2.5%)$80,081
Total16,878 (100.0%)$66,007

Family Income by Number of Earners in Scranton

The median family income in Scranton is $66,007, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,251) having the highest median family income of $118,447, while families with no earners (2,626) have the lowest median family income of $33,218, accounting for 13.3% and 15.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Scranton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,626 (15.6%)$33,218
1 Earner5,816 (34.5%)$43,841
2 Earners6,185 (36.6%)$84,855
3+ Earners2,251 (13.3%)$118,447
Total16,878 (100.0%)$66,007

Household Income in Scranton

Household Income Brackets in Scranton

With 4,971 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Scranton, accounting for 16.6% of all households. In contrast, only 1,108 households (3.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Scranton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,8576.2%
$10,000 to $14,9992,0366.8%
$15,000 to $24,9993,62412.1%
$25,000 to $34,9993,11410.4%
$35,000 to $49,9994,61215.4%
$50,000 to $74,9994,97116.6%
$75,000 to $99,9993,41411.4%
$100,000 to $149,9993,86312.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991,3484.5%
$200,000+1,1083.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Scranton

The median household income in Scranton is $48,776, with the highest median household income of $62,702 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 11,044 households (36.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $24,350, with 1,469 households (4.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Scranton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,469 (4.9%)$24,350
25 to 44 Years9,095 (30.4%)$55,625
45 to 64 Years11,044 (36.9%)$62,702
65+ Years8,339 (27.9%)$40,487
Total29,947 (100.0%)$48,776

Poverty in Scranton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Scranton

With 17.6% poverty level for males and 21.6% for females among the residents of Scranton, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 177 males (43.3%) and 894 females (46.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Scranton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years680 (35.5%)894 (46.2%)
5 Years177 (43.3%)103 (40.2%)
6 to 11 Years598 (21.3%)724 (28.7%)
12 to 14 Years229 (18.2%)284 (23.5%)
15 Years62 (23.0%)82 (23.9%)
16 and 17 Years209 (14.1%)241 (25.4%)
18 to 24 Years1,287 (35.0%)1,290 (33.3%)
25 to 34 Years544 (11.5%)1,029 (23.1%)
35 to 44 Years657 (15.5%)826 (19.6%)
45 to 54 Years618 (14.3%)678 (15.4%)
55 to 64 Years547 (12.5%)775 (16.3%)
65 to 74 Years358 (9.3%)379 (9.6%)
75 Years and over210 (11.4%)382 (14.1%)
Total6,176 (17.6%)7,687 (21.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Scranton

According to the poverty statistics in Scranton, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 90.7% of males and 90.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Scranton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,235 (64.5%)1,041 (53.8%)
5 Years232 (56.7%)153 (59.8%)
6 to 11 Years2,209 (78.7%)1,796 (71.3%)
12 to 14 Years1,026 (81.8%)924 (76.5%)
15 Years208 (77.0%)261 (76.1%)
16 and 17 Years1,275 (85.9%)707 (74.6%)
18 to 24 Years2,389 (65.0%)2,580 (66.7%)
25 to 34 Years4,187 (88.5%)3,428 (76.9%)
35 to 44 Years3,569 (84.5%)3,381 (80.4%)
45 to 54 Years3,694 (85.7%)3,717 (84.6%)
55 to 64 Years3,837 (87.5%)3,967 (83.7%)
65 to 74 Years3,486 (90.7%)3,559 (90.4%)
75 Years and over1,625 (88.6%)2,319 (85.9%)
Total28,972 (82.4%)27,833 (78.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Scranton

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Scranton show that 5.7% or 604 of the total 10,569 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 28.2%, comprising of 29 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.9%, which includes 116 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Scranton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children6,408 (95.9%)273 (4.1%)
1 or 2 Children2,891 (96.1%)116 (3.9%)
3 or 4 Children592 (76.1%)186 (23.9%)
5 or more Children74 (71.8%)29 (28.2%)
Total9,965 (94.3%)604 (5.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Scranton

According to the poverty data in Scranton, 25.2% or 453 single-father households and 32.6% or 1,470 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 95 households (66.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 193 households (52.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Scranton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children97 (12.1%)240 (17.4%)
1 or 2 Children261 (30.6%)972 (37.1%)
3 or 4 Children95 (66.4%)193 (52.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)65 (45.8%)
Total453 (25.2%)1,470 (32.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Scranton

The poverty data for Scranton shows that 604 of the married-couple family households (5.7%) and 1,923 of the single-parent households (30.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 households (28.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 288 household (56.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Scranton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children273 (4.1%)337 (15.5%)
1 or 2 Children116 (3.9%)1,233 (35.5%)
3 or 4 Children186 (23.9%)288 (56.4%)
5 or more Children29 (28.2%)65 (45.8%)
Total604 (5.7%)1,923 (30.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Scranton

Employment by Class of Employer in Scranton

Among the 33,624 employed individuals in Scranton, private company employees (23,636 | 70.3%), not-for-profit organizations (4,578 | 13.6%), and local government employees (1,775 | 5.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Scranton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees23,63670.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6331.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,3083.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,57813.6%
Local Government Employees1,7755.3%
State Government Employees7332.2%
Federal Government Employees8802.6%
Unpaid Family Workers810.2%
Total33,624100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Scranton

According to the labor force statistics for Scranton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (62,908), 57.8% or 36,361 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.6% or 2,036 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 83.0% or 3,761 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.6% or 36 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Scranton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,201 (36.3%)284 (12.9%)
20 to 24 Years4,519 (65.2%)520 (11.5%)
25 to 29 Years3,761 (83.0%)169 (4.5%)
30 to 34 Years4,108 (81.6%)246 (6.0%)
35 to 44 Years6,758 (77.3%)331 (4.9%)
45 to 54 Years6,665 (75.4%)213 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years2,815 (65.3%)152 (5.4%)
60 to 64 Years3,070 (62.6%)49 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,196 (27.5%)44 (2.0%)
75 Years and over267 (4.8%)36 (13.6%)
Total36,361 (57.8%)2,036 (5.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Scranton

According to labor force statistics for Scranton, 74.7% of individuals (27,163) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (36,363) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 1,168 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.7% or 7,436 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.0% or 666 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Scranton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,444 (56.1%)100 (2.3%)
High School Diploma9,508 (71.3%)933 (7.0%)
College / Associate Degree7,775 (78.6%)435 (4.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7,436 (84.7%)114 (1.3%)
Total27,163 (74.7%)1,564 (4.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Scranton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Scranton are Community & Social Service (3,285 | 9.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,294 | 6.7%), Management (2,140 | 6.2%), Education Instruction & Library (1,515 | 4.4%), and Health Technologists (1,392 | 4.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Scranton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Scranton, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (79.6%), Architecture & Engineering (72.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (81.5%), Education, Arts & Media (77.7%), and Community & Social Service (73.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Scranton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,318 (61.6%)822 (38.4%)
Business & Financial596 (57.5%)440 (42.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science831 (71.3%)334 (28.7%)
Computers & Mathematics483 (79.6%)124 (20.4%)
Architecture & Engineering200 (72.2%)77 (27.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science148 (52.7%)133 (47.3%)
Community & Social Service 859 (26.2%)2,426 (73.9%)
Education, Arts & Media192 (22.3%)670 (77.7%)
Legal Services & Support141 (43.1%)186 (56.9%)
Education Instruction & Library280 (18.5%)1,235 (81.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment246 (42.3%)335 (57.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating666 (29.0%)1,628 (71.0%)
Health Technologists405 (29.1%)987 (70.9%)
Total (Category)4,270 (43.0%)5,650 (57.0%)
Total (Overall)17,689 (51.5%)16,622 (48.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Scranton are Food Preparation & Serving (2,961 | 8.6%), Healthcare Support (2,079 | 6.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,659 | 4.8%), Security & Protection (972 | 2.8%), and Personal Care & Service (908 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Scranton

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Scranton, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (92.0%), Law Enforcement (92.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (92.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (87.9%), Healthcare Support (80.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (50.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Scranton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support406 (19.5%)1,673 (80.5%)
Security & Protection894 (92.0%)78 (8.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention401 (92.0%)35 (8.0%)
Law Enforcement493 (92.0%)43 (8.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,472 (49.7%)1,489 (50.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,142 (68.8%)517 (31.2%)
Personal Care & Service110 (12.1%)798 (87.9%)
Total (Category)4,024 (46.9%)4,555 (53.1%)
Total (Overall)17,689 (51.5%)16,622 (48.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Scranton are Office & Administration (3,799 | 11.1%), and Sales & Related (3,108 | 9.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Scranton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Scranton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,659 (53.4%)1,449 (46.6%)
Office & Administration810 (21.3%)2,989 (78.7%)
Total (Category)2,469 (35.7%)4,438 (64.2%)
Total (Overall)17,689 (51.5%)16,622 (48.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Scranton are Construction & Extraction (1,318 | 3.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,061 | 3.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (57 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Scranton

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Scranton
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry26 (45.6%)31 (54.4%)
Construction & Extraction1,218 (92.4%)100 (7.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,038 (97.8%)23 (2.2%)
Total (Category)2,282 (93.7%)154 (6.3%)
Total (Overall)17,689 (51.5%)16,622 (48.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Scranton are Material Moving (2,678 | 7.8%), Production (2,475 | 7.2%), and Transportation (1,316 | 3.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Scranton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Scranton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,555 (62.8%)920 (37.2%)
Transportation1,217 (92.5%)99 (7.5%)
Material Moving1,872 (69.9%)806 (30.1%)
Total (Category)4,644 (71.8%)1,825 (28.2%)
Total (Overall)17,689 (51.5%)16,622 (48.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Scranton

Employment Industries in Scranton

The major employment industries in Scranton include Health Care & Social Assistance (6,560 | 19.1%), Retail Trade (4,751 | 13.9%), Accommodation & Food Services (3,168 | 9.2%), Manufacturing (3,027 | 8.8%), and Educational Services (2,911 | 8.5%).
Employment Industries in Scranton

Employment Industries by Sex in Scranton

The Scranton industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (89.8%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (76.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.2%), Educational Services (63.6%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (63.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Scranton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting121 (76.1%)38 (23.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction214 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,417 (89.8%)160 (10.2%)
Manufacturing1,986 (65.6%)1,041 (34.4%)
Wholesale Trade635 (72.2%)245 (27.8%)
Retail Trade2,707 (57.0%)2,044 (43.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,453 (70.6%)605 (29.4%)
Utilities84 (63.6%)48 (36.4%)
Information378 (67.6%)181 (32.4%)
Finance & Insurance789 (47.3%)878 (52.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing220 (60.0%)147 (40.1%)
Professional & Scientific720 (59.5%)491 (40.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support789 (53.9%)675 (46.1%)
Educational Services1,060 (36.4%)1,851 (63.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,498 (22.8%)5,062 (77.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation268 (36.9%)459 (63.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,591 (50.2%)1,577 (49.8%)
Public Administration968 (69.2%)431 (30.8%)
Total17,689 (51.5%)16,622 (48.4%)

Education in Scranton

School Enrollment in Scranton

The most common levels of schooling among the 19,807 students in Scranton are college / undergraduate (6,542 | 33.0%), high school (4,054 | 20.5%), and middle school (3,510 | 17.7%).
School Enrollment in Scranton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool7844.0%
Kindergarten6993.5%
Elementary School3,34116.9%
Middle School3,51017.7%
High School4,05420.5%
College / Undergraduate6,54233.0%
Graduate / Professional8774.4%
Total19,807100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Scranton

Out of a total of 19,807 students who are enrolled in schools in Scranton, 7,150 (36.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 12,657 (63.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,866 (77.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3,567 (91.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Scranton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds398 (67.0%)196 (33.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old3,567 (91.8%)320 (8.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,787 (88.3%)501 (11.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,468 (80.8%)588 (19.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds842 (30.0%)1,965 (70.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds826 (22.4%)2,866 (77.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds448 (51.0%)431 (49.0%)
35 Years and over312 (51.7%)292 (48.3%)
Total12,657 (63.9%)7,150 (36.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Scranton

Business (2,042 | 16.7%), education (1,886 | 15.4%), science & technology (1,527 | 12.5%), arts & humanities (1,223 | 10.0%), and social sciences (842 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 12,219 individuals in Scranton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Scranton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3412.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural6505.3%
Physical & Health Sciences3022.5%
Psychology5134.2%
Social Sciences8426.9%
Engineering3512.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies1871.5%
Science & Technology1,52712.5%
Business2,04216.7%
Education1,88615.4%
Literature & Languages5444.4%
Liberal Arts & History7386.0%
Visual & Performing Arts5114.2%
Communications5624.6%
Arts & Humanities1,22310.0%
Total12,219100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Scranton

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Scranton

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Scranton are males with 2 vehicles (6,960, accounting for 40.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (5,757, making up 44.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Scranton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,033 (6.0%)1,127 (7.1%)
1 Vehicle4,816 (28.1%)4,914 (31.1%)
2 Vehicles6,960 (40.6%)5,757 (36.5%)
3 Vehicles2,746 (16.0%)2,562 (16.2%)
4 Vehicles1,409 (8.2%)1,232 (7.8%)
5 or more Vehicles182 (1.1%)187 (1.2%)
Total17,146 (100.0%)15,779 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Scranton

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Scranton are 10 to 14 minutes (8,464 commuters, 27.1%), 15 to 19 minutes (6,558 commuters, 21.0%), and 5 to 9 minutes (4,509 commuters, 14.4%).
Commute Time in Scranton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes8432.7%
5 to 9 Minutes4,50914.4%
10 to 14 Minutes8,46427.1%
15 to 19 Minutes6,55821.0%
20 to 24 Minutes3,73211.9%
25 to 29 Minutes1,4944.8%
30 to 34 Minutes2,3497.5%
35 to 39 Minutes4791.5%
40 to 44 Minutes5641.8%
45 to 59 Minutes7882.5%
60 to 89 Minutes8012.6%
90 or more Minutes7092.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Scranton

The most common commute times in Scranton are 10 to 14 minutes (4,115 commuters, 25.2%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (4,349 commuters, 29.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Scranton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes484 (3.0%)359 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,956 (12.0%)2,553 (17.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes4,115 (25.2%)4,349 (29.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes3,307 (20.2%)3,251 (21.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,115 (13.0%)1,617 (10.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes772 (4.7%)722 (4.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,213 (7.4%)1,136 (7.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes275 (1.7%)204 (1.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes464 (2.8%)100 (0.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes553 (3.4%)235 (1.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes626 (3.8%)175 (1.2%)
90 or more Minutes455 (2.8%)254 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Scranton

The most frequent times of departure to work in Scranton are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,967, 12.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,339, 15.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Scranton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,000 (6.1%)498 (3.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM745 (4.6%)261 (1.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM908 (5.6%)408 (2.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,536 (9.4%)1,120 (7.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,843 (11.3%)1,312 (8.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,378 (8.4%)1,601 (10.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,967 (12.0%)2,339 (15.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,793 (11.0%)1,626 (10.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM543 (3.3%)901 (6.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM725 (4.4%)832 (5.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM443 (2.7%)812 (5.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM286 (1.8%)238 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,652 (10.1%)1,624 (10.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,516 (9.3%)1,383 (9.2%)
Total16,335 (100.0%)14,955 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Scranton

Occupancy by Ownership in Scranton

Of the total 29,947 dwellings in Scranton, owner-occupied units account for 15,069 (50.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 14,878 (49.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Scranton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units15,06950.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units14,87849.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units29,947100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Scranton

Occupancy by Household Size in Scranton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household10,89036.4%
2-Person Household8,73829.2%
3-Person Household4,47814.9%
4+ Person Household5,84119.5%
Total Housing Units29,947100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Scranton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Scranton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household4,327 (39.7%)6,563 (60.3%)
2-Person Household5,291 (60.6%)3,447 (39.5%)
3-Person Household2,296 (51.3%)2,182 (48.7%)
4+ Person Household3,155 (54.0%)2,686 (46.0%)
Total Housing Units15,069 (50.3%)14,878 (49.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Scranton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Scranton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School828 (27.1%)2,225 (72.9%)
High School Diploma5,273 (47.9%)5,744 (52.1%)
College/Associate Degree4,272 (50.4%)4,210 (49.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,696 (63.5%)2,699 (36.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Scranton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Scranton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6,03320.2%
35 to 44 Years4,53115.1%
45 to 54 Years4,94016.5%
55 to 64 Years6,10420.4%
65 to 74 Years5,11317.1%
75 to 84 Years2,1947.3%
85 Years and Over1,0323.5%
Total29,947100.0%

Housing Finances in Scranton

Median Income by Occupancy in Scranton

Median Income by Occupancy in Scranton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied15,069 (50.3%)$73,548
Renter-Occupied14,878 (49.7%)$33,377
Average29,947 (100.0%)$48,776

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Scranton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Scranton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000265 (1.8%)878 (5.9%)
$5,000 to $9,999137 (0.9%)563 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $14,999468 (3.1%)1,579 (10.6%)
$15,000 to $19,999383 (2.5%)1,390 (9.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999520 (3.5%)1,339 (9.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,144 (7.6%)1,984 (13.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,105 (14.0%)2,499 (16.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,696 (17.9%)2,275 (15.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,160 (14.3%)1,240 (8.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,042 (20.2%)809 (5.4%)
$150,000 or more2,149 (14.3%)322 (2.2%)
Total15,069 (100.0%)14,878 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Scranton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Scranton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300260 (1.7%)660 (4.4%)
$300 to $4991,659 (11.0%)1,016 (6.8%)
$500 to $7993,784 (25.1%)2,779 (18.7%)
$800 to $9992,451 (16.3%)3,880 (26.1%)
$1,000 to $1,4994,081 (27.1%)4,599 (30.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,572 (10.4%)916 (6.2%)
$2,000 to $2,499706 (4.7%)161 (1.1%)
$2,500 to $2,999309 (2.1%)25 (0.2%)
$3,000 or more247 (1.6%)104 (0.7%)
Total15,069 (100.0%)14,878 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Scranton

Housing Structures in Scranton

Housing Structures in Scranton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached15,14450.6%
Single Unit, Attached3,49411.7%
2 Unit Apartments3,72712.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,99010.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,5495.2%
10 or more Apartments2,99710.0%
Mobile Home / Other460.2%
Total29,947100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Scranton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Scranton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached12,264 (81.0%)2,880 (19.0%)
Single Unit, Attached1,316 (37.7%)2,178 (62.3%)
2 Unit Apartments1,046 (28.1%)2,681 (71.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments279 (9.3%)2,711 (90.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8 (0.5%)1,541 (99.5%)
10 or more Apartments110 (3.7%)2,887 (96.3%)
Mobile Home / Other46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15,069 (50.3%)14,878 (49.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Scranton

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Scranton
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)522 (3.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms194 (1.3%)3,584 (24.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,710 (18.0%)6,294 (42.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms7,389 (49.0%)3,508 (23.6%)
8 or more Rooms4,776 (31.7%)970 (6.5%)
Total15,069 (100.0%)14,878 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Scranton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Scranton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas12,952 (86.0%)9,357 (62.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas289 (1.9%)277 (1.9%)
Electricity1,115 (7.4%)4,564 (30.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene478 (3.2%)243 (1.6%)
Coal or Coke133 (0.9%)43 (0.3%)
All other Fuels88 (0.6%)203 (1.4%)
No Fuel Used14 (0.1%)191 (1.3%)
Total15,069 (100.0%)14,878 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Scranton

Household Vehicle Usage in Scranton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle695 (4.6%)3,721 (25.0%)
1 Vehicle5,331 (35.4%)7,722 (51.9%)
2 Vehicles6,035 (40.1%)2,723 (18.3%)
3 or more Vehicles3,008 (20.0%)712 (4.8%)
Total15,069 (100.0%)14,878 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Scranton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Scranton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7,2767,793
Median Property Value$117,800$136,000
Median Household Income$59,085$1,586
Monthly Housing Costs$643$228
Real Estate Taxes$2,787$133

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Scranton

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Scranton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000544 (7.5%)194 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,185 (30.0%)2,037 (26.1%)
$100,000 to $299,9994,353 (59.8%)4,840 (62.1%)
$300,000 to $499,999143 (2.0%)513 (6.6%)
$500,000 to $749,99936 (0.5%)113 (1.5%)
$750,000 to $999,99915 (0.2%)86 (1.1%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)10 (0.1%)
Total7,276 (100.0%)7,793 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Scranton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Scranton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000199 (2.7%)345 (4.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999991 (13.6%)203 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999748 (10.3%)380 (4.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,320 (18.1%)396 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,225 (16.8%)785 (10.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,047 (14.4%)1,471 (18.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,183 (16.3%)1,113 (14.3%)
$150,000 or more563 (7.7%)1,859 (23.8%)
Total7,276 (100.0%)7,793 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Scranton

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Scranton
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x3,495 (48.0%)87,884 (1,127.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,434 (19.7%)5,035 (64.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x639 (8.8%)1,231 (15.8%)
4.0x or more1,653 (22.7%)503 (6.5%)
Total7,276 (100.0%)7,793 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Scranton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Scranton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800226 (3.1%)35 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,499782 (10.7%)182 (2.3%)
$800 to $1,4996,192 (85.1%)1,003 (12.9%)
Total7,276 (100.0%)7,793 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Scranton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Scranton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Scranton
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years4,494 (96.6%)157 (3.4%)
6 to 18 Years11,938 (95.7%)542 (4.3%)
19 to 25 Years9,177 (93.8%)602 (6.2%)
26 to 34 Years7,236 (86.2%)1,162 (13.8%)
35 to 44 Years7,446 (88.3%)987 (11.7%)
45 to 54 Years7,971 (91.5%)736 (8.5%)
55 to 64 Years8,740 (95.8%)386 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years7,749 (99.6%)33 (0.4%)
75 Years and older4,523 (99.7%)13 (0.3%)
Total69,274 (93.8%)4,618 (6.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Scranton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Scranton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born4,494 (96.6%)157 (3.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen11,938 (95.7%)542 (4.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen9,177 (93.8%)602 (6.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Scranton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Scranton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00011,695 (92.5%)945 (7.5%)
$25,000 to $49,99914,607 (91.7%)1,315 (8.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99911,899 (95.0%)628 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,531 (90.6%)884 (9.4%)
$100,000 and over19,272 (96.0%)794 (4.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Scranton

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Scranton
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63,037 (65.3%)1,543 (33.2%)
6 to 18 Years6,621 (53.0%)5,901 (47.3%)
19 to 25 Years2,185 (22.3%)7,089 (72.5%)
25 to 34 Years2,732 (32.5%)4,628 (55.1%)
35 to 44 Years2,796 (33.2%)4,941 (58.6%)
45 to 54 Years2,484 (28.5%)5,759 (66.1%)
55 to 64 Years2,936 (32.2%)6,450 (70.7%)
65 to 74 Years7,448 (95.7%)4,769 (61.3%)
75 Years and over4,486 (98.9%)3,119 (68.8%)
Total34,725 (47.0%)44,199 (59.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Scranton

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Scranton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)21 (1.1%)
5 to 17 Years818 (12.9%)534 (9.9%)
18 to 34 Years1,157 (12.0%)844 (8.5%)
35 to 64 Years2,181 (16.9%)2,795 (20.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,013 (26.4%)1,026 (26.1%)
75 Years and over786 (42.8%)1,379 (51.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Scranton

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Scranton: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)21 (1.1%)
5 to 17 Years186 (2.9%)87 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years284 (2.9%)194 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years514 (4.0%)365 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years491 (12.8%)287 (7.3%)
75 Years and over477 (26.0%)482 (17.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Scranton: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years68 (1.1%)71 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years153 (1.6%)146 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years387 (3.0%)516 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years91 (2.4%)157 (4.0%)
75 Years and over102 (5.6%)323 (12.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Scranton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years506 (8.0%)462 (8.6%)
18 to 34 Years642 (6.6%)452 (4.5%)
35 to 64 Years866 (6.7%)1,008 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years190 (4.9%)255 (6.5%)
75 Years and over104 (5.7%)230 (8.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Scranton: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10 (0.2%)90 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years170 (1.8%)77 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,213 (9.4%)1,817 (13.6%)
65 to 74 Years480 (12.5%)802 (20.4%)
75 Years and over452 (24.6%)1,041 (38.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Scranton: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years201 (3.2%)44 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years134 (1.4%)33 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years563 (4.4%)634 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years134 (3.5%)157 (4.0%)
75 Years and over191 (10.4%)324 (12.0%)

Technology Access in Scranton

Computing Device Access in Scranton

Computing Device Access in Scranton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop21,08770.4%
Smartphone24,76882.7%
Tablet16,24154.2%
No Computing Device2,8579.5%
Total29,947100.0%

Internet Access in Scranton

Internet Access in Scranton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet790.3%
Broadband Home21,21370.8%
Cellular Data Only3,36511.2%
Satellite Internet1,1193.7%
No Internet4,58815.3%
Total29,947100.0%

Scranton Summary

Scranton, Pennsylvania is a city located in Lackawanna County in the northeastern part of the state. It is the county seat and the sixth-largest city in Pennsylvania. The city is situated in the Pocono Mountains region and is part of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre metropolitan area.

History

The area that is now Scranton was first settled in 1786 by a group of settlers from Connecticut. The city was officially incorporated in 1856 and was named after the city of Scranton in England. The city quickly grew in the late 19th century due to the coal mining industry. The city was a major hub for the coal industry and was home to several large coal companies. The city was also a major railroad hub and was home to the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad.
The city experienced a period of economic decline in the mid-20th century due to the decline of the coal industry. The city was also hit hard by the Great Recession of 2008. However, the city has since seen a resurgence in recent years due to the growth of the healthcare and education sectors.

Geography

Scranton is located in northeastern Pennsylvania in the Pocono Mountains region. The city is situated at the confluence of the Lackawanna and Susquehanna Rivers. The city has a total area of 24.7 square miles and is located at an elevation of 1,000 feet. The city is located approximately 80 miles northwest of Philadelphia and 90 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.

Climate

Scranton has a humid continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. The average annual temperature is 46°F and the average annual precipitation is 43 inches.

Economy

Scranton’s economy is largely based on healthcare, education, and manufacturing. The city is home to several major healthcare providers, including Geisinger Health System, Commonwealth Health, and Moses Taylor Hospital. The city is also home to several higher education institutions, including the University of Scranton, Marywood University, and Lackawanna College.
The city is also home to several major manufacturing companies, including Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and Nestle. The city is also home to several major retail stores, including Walmart, Target, and Kohl’s.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Scranton was 76,089. The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 6.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.2% Asian, and 4.9% from other races. The median household income was $35,945 and the median family income was $45,919. The per capita income was $20,945.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Scranton?
Total Population of Scranton is 76,119.
What is the Total Male Population of Scranton?
Total Male Population of Scranton is 37,819.
What is the Total Female Population of Scranton?
Total Female Population of Scranton is 38,300.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Scranton?
There are 98.74 Males per 100 Females in Scranton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Scranton?
There are 101.27 Females per 100 Males in Scranton.
What is the Median Population Age in Scranton?
Median Population Age in Scranton is 37.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Scranton
Average Family Size in Scranton is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Scranton
Average Household Size in Scranton is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Scranton?
Per Capita income in Scranton is $27,830.
What is the Median Family Income in Scranton?
Median Family Income in Scranton is $66,007.
What is the Median Household income in Scranton?
Median Household Income in Scranton is $48,776.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Scranton?
Income or Wage Gap in Scranton is 19.7%.
Women in Scranton earn 80.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Scranton?
Family Income Deficit in Scranton is $10,583.
Families that are below poverty line in Scranton earn $10,583 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Scranton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Scranton is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Scranton?
There are 36,361 People in the Labor Forcein in Scranton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Scranton?
57.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Scranton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Scranton?
Unemployment Rate in Scranton is 5.6%.