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Scranton

North Dakota · 281 residents · 0.686 sq mi
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Scranton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,938. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 15% 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 $63,900. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
281
−8%since 2000
from 304 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
410 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 443 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.4
+15%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2182703223734251990201020202024Scranton
2024387
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,938
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,364
+62%since 2000
from $16,283 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction15%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$446
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.0%
−53.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+24%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(301)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(268)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(5)
Diversity Score
2
+12%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.2 min
−11%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
16.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% 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
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.6%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scranton, North Dakota?

Scranton, North Dakota has about 281 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scranton, North Dakota?

The typical household in Scranton, North Dakota earns about $45,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scranton, North Dakota expensive?

In Scranton, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $63,900, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Scranton, North Dakota?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Scranton, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scranton, North Dakota?

About 3.9% of people in Scranton, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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