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Scranton

Pennsylvania · 75,514 residents (2025 est.) · 25.308 sq mi
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Scranton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,739. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,100. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76,033
Unchangedsince 2000
from 76,415 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,004 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,019 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.2
−4%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:75,514 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
72K74K77K80K83K1990201020202024Scranton
202476K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,739
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,805 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,347
+75%since 2000
from $16,174 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
+7%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,048
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
50.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+14%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(70,512)
Black2.9%(2,200)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(1,999)
Asian1.1%(814)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.8%(12,100)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(49,331)
Black6.6%(4,995)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(13,644)
Asian5.3%(3,999)
Other5.3%(4,064)
Diversity Score67.1%(51,028)
Diversity Score
67
+324%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+66%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.2%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−79.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2017
from 70.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 83.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 8.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scranton, Pennsylvania?

Scranton, Pennsylvania has about 76,033 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scranton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Scranton, Pennsylvania earns about $50,739 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scranton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Scranton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $158,100, and the typical rent is about $1,048 a month.

How educated are people in Scranton, Pennsylvania?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Scranton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scranton, Pennsylvania?

About 23.0% of people in Scranton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scranton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Scranton, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,772 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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