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Scranton

North Dakota · 258 residents · 0.686 sq mi
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Scranton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,688. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $115,000. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
258
−15%since 2000
from 304 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
376 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 443 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+10%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2182703223734251990201020202024Scranton
2024387
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,688
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,463
+75%since 2000
from $16,283 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction24.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing4.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,000
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$880
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
20.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+59%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(236)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7%(18)
Diversity Score
7
+327%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+70%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.1%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scranton, North Dakota?

Scranton, North Dakota has about 258 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scranton, North Dakota earns about $64,688 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 $115,000, and the typical rent is about $880 a month.

How educated are people in Scranton, North Dakota?

About 24.8% 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 7.4% of people in Scranton, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scranton, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Scranton, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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