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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Scranton

Kansas · 688 residents · 1.077 sq mi
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Scranton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,417. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $28,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
688
−5%vs 2000
vs 724 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
639 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 672 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
30.3
−9%vs 2000
vs 33.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
5526507488469441990201020202024Scranton
2024911
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,417
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,794 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,009
−41%vs 2000
vs $15,210 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
20.3%
+8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$28,700
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$303
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $452 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
75.3%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.1% in 2000
24.7% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+2%vs 2000
vs 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(685)
Black0.8%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(45)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(636)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(15)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other7%(48)
Diversity Score22%(152)
Diversity Score
22
+251%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.6%
−11.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+33%vs 2000
vs 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scranton, Kansas?

Scranton, Kansas has about 688 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Scranton, Kansas?

The typical household in Scranton, Kansas earns about $23,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scranton, Kansas expensive?

In Scranton, Kansas, the median home is worth about $28,700, and the typical rent is about $303 a month.

How educated are people in Scranton, Kansas?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Scranton, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scranton, Kansas?

About 20.3% of people in Scranton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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