Scranton, PA Demographics
What is the population of Scranton?
There are 76,119 residents in Scranton, with a median age of 37.3. Of this, 49.68% are males and 50.32% are females. US-born citizens make up 86.63% of the resident pool in Scranton, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.07%. Additionally, 5.29% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 61,710 people in Scranton currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 76,119 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 37,819 | -1.1% |
| Female Population | 38,300 | 1.5% |
Male Population 49.68%
Female Population 50.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37.3 | -0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 65,943 | 0.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 6,146 | 7.6% |
| Not Citizen | 4,030 | -13.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 86.63%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.07%
Not Citizen 5.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 535 | -18.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 7,692 | 7.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,362 | 4.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 3,069 | 7.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 61,710 | -0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.71%
Moved from Same County 10.21%
Moved from Same State 3.13%
Moved from Different State 4.07%
Same House as Last Year 81.88%
What are the employment statistics in Scranton?
White-collar workers make up 74.05% of the working population in Scranton, while blue-collar employees account for 25.95%. There are also 2,033 entrepreneurs in Scranton (5.93% of the workforce); 24,023 workers employed in private companies (70.02%); and 3,531 people working in governmental institutions (10.29%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 25,406 | 2.8% |
| Blue Collar | 8,905 | 2.5% |
White Collar 74.05%
Blue Collar 25.95%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,033 | -3.4% |
| Private Companies | 24,023 | 4.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,531 | -4.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,724 | 2.4% |
Self Employees 5.93%
Private Companies 70.02%
Governmental Workers 10.29%
Not for Profit Companies 13.77%
How many households are there in Scranton?
There are a total of 29,947 households in Scranton, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 56.36% of these Scranton households, while non-family units account for the remaining 43.64%. Additionally, 27.42% of households have children and 72.58% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 29,947 | 0.2% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 16,878 | 1.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 13,069 | -1.1% |
Family Households 56.36%
Non-Family Households 43.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 8,211 | 0.3% |
| Households without Children | 21,736 | 0.1% |
Households with Children 27.42%
Households without Children 72.58%
What are the median and average incomes in Scranton?
The average annual household income in Scranton is $68,304, while the median household income sits at $48,776 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $55,625, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $62,702. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $24,350 and $40,487, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $68,304 | 11.2% |
| Median Household Income | $48,776 | 10.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | -2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 56,363 | 0.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Scranton?
There are 35,086 housing units in Scranton, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1938. Of the 29,947 occupied housing units in Scranton, 50.32% are owner-occupied, while 49.68% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 51.72% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $136,000. In general, housing costs reach $940 per month in Scranton.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 35,086 | 0.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1938 | N/A |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 18,583 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,825 | -6.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,762 | 4.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,553 | 1.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,870 | 12.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,706 | -4.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,059 | -15.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 784 | 7.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 944 | 2.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 29,947 | 0.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 15,069 | 1.0% |
| Renter Occupied | $14,878 | -0.6% |
Owner Occupied 50.32%
Renter Occupied 49.68%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 7,793 | -0.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 7,276 | 2.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $136,000 | 14.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $117,800 | 13.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $940 | 8.8% |
With Mortgage 51.72%
Without Mortgage 48.28%
What is the level of education in Scranton?
Approximately 45.5% of the population in Scranton holds a high school degree (that's 27,484 residents), while 22.46% have attained a college certificate (12,677 locals) and 13.33% have a bachelor's degree (8,053 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,305 | -3.0% |
| Some High School | 27,484 | 0.8% |
| Some College | 12,677 | 1.9% |
| Associate Degree | 4,766 | 6.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8,053 | 0.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,224 | -4.7% |
No High School 3.82%
Some High School 45.5%
Some College 22.46%
Associate Degree 7.89%
Bachelor's Degree 13.33%
Graduate Degree 6.99%
What is the marital status of Scranton residents?
A total of 27,752 people in Scranton have never been married (which represents 43.69% of the total population), while 24,342 of them are wedded (38.32%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 997 (1.57%) and 6,951 (10.94%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 27,752 | 2.8% |
| Married | 24,342 | 0.1% |
| Separated | 997 | -15.7% |
| Widowed | 4,476 | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6,951 | 6,951.0% |
Never Married 43.69%
Married 38.32%
Separated 1.57%
Widowed 7.05%
Divorced 10.94%
What are the most common means of transportation in Scranton?
The top three means of transportation people in Scranton use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 28,567 residents commute by car, 1,666 prefer going to work by walking and 615 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 28,567 | 2.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 615 | 6.0% |
| Railroad | 17 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 43 | -33.9% |
| Motorcycle | 6 | -14.3% |
| TaxiCab | 150 | 3.5% |
| Walk | 1,666 | -8.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Scranton by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18503 | 1,303 | 662 | $35,333.00 | $39,498.00 |
| 18504 | 20,516 | 8,351 | $55,614.00 | $74,170.00 |
| 18505 | 21,588 | 8,498 | $51,535.00 | $71,175.00 |
| 18508 | 11,265 | 4,671 | $42,800.00 | $56,644.00 |
| 18509 | 13,697 | 5,197 | $52,163.00 | $75,541.00 |
| 18510 | 14,530 | 5,131 | $49,054.00 | $69,089.00 |
| 18512 | 12,337 | 5,571 | $62,886.00 | $75,705.00 |
| 18519 | 5,117 | 2,408 | $56,049.00 | $71,475.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.