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Scranton

Iowa · 511 residents · 1.861 sq mi
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Scranton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,173. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 93 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $49,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
511
−15%since 2000
from 604 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
275 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+2%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4174685195706211990201020202024Scranton
2024542
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,173
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,042
+59%since 2000
from $13,836 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−8%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(572)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(74)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(473)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(17)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other3%(15)
Diversity Score16.5%(84)
Diversity Score
17
+35%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+7%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.2%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.3%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scranton, Iowa?

Scranton, Iowa has about 511 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scranton, Iowa?

The typical household in Scranton, Iowa earns about $48,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scranton, Iowa expensive?

In Scranton, Iowa, the median home is worth about $49,400, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Scranton, Iowa?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Scranton, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scranton, Iowa?

About 8.3% of people in Scranton, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scranton, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Scranton, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 60 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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