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Scranton

South Carolina · 653 residents (2025 est.) · 0.792 sq mi
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Scranton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,344. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 209 residents. 10% 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 $102,300. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 61% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
733
−22%since 2000
from 942 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
926 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 1,189 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.0
+19%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:653 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5896857828789741990201020202024Scranton
2024733
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,344
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,605 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,841
+36%since 2000
from $13,094 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
−4%since 2010
from 0.456 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services15.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$829
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−38.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
64.6% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+113%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.7%(393)
Black55.8%(526)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.7%(590)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.7%(320)
Black54.3%(398)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(6)
Other1.2%(9)
Diversity Score64.3%(471)
Diversity Score
64
+3%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.8%
+26.6 ptssince 2000
from 47.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+5%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 44.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.6%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
62.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 27.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.1%
−68.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+39.6 ptssince 2017
from 51.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scranton, South Carolina?

Scranton, South Carolina has about 733 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scranton, South Carolina?

The typical household in Scranton, South Carolina earns about $27,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scranton, South Carolina expensive?

In Scranton, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $102,300, and the typical rent is about $829 a month.

How educated are people in Scranton, South Carolina?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Scranton, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scranton, South Carolina?

About 33.9% of people in Scranton, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scranton, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Scranton, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 153 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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