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Scranton

Kansas · 710 residents · 1.077 sq mi
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Scranton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $70,300. The poverty rate of 24.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
710
−2%since 2000
from 724 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
659 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 672 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+11%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5526507488469441990201020202024Scranton
2024911
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,875
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,794 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,187
+6%since 2000
from $15,210 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information24.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,300
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $452 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
18.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+59%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(682)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(17)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other5.6%(40)
Diversity Score19.2%(136)
Diversity Score
19
+206%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.9%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.5%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scranton, Kansas?

Scranton, Kansas has about 710 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scranton, Kansas?

The typical household in Scranton, Kansas earns about $36,875 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 $70,300, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Scranton, Kansas?

About 9.8% 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 24.7% of people in Scranton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scranton, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Scranton, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 22 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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