Scranton, PA

Lackawanna County

Comprehensive Demographic, Economic, and Housing Data Profile

Population 366,238
Median Household Income $50,739
Median Home Value $158,043
Median Age 37.2 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Complete Census & Social Dataset

91 Total Metrics

General Demographics

City Alt N/A
County Fips All 42,069
County Name All Lackawanna
Source shape
Military 0
Incorporated 1.0%
Cdp 0
Township 0
Male 49.20
Female 50.80

Regional & Admin

Population 366,238
Population Proper 76,033
Density 1,160
Ranking 2
Cbsa Fips 42,540
Cbsa Name Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
Cbsa Metro 1
Csa Fips N/A
Csa Name N/A

Age & Demographics

Age Median 37.2%
Age Under 10 10.6%
Age 10 To 19 15.0%
Age 20s 14.2%
Age 30s 13.1%
Age 40s 10.7%
Age 50s 10.8%
Age 60s 13.3%
Age 70s 8.2%
Age Over 80 4.3%
Age Over 65 19.0%
Age 18 To 24 12.6%
Age Over 18 78.8%

Household & Family

Married 35.3%
Divorced 13.1%
Never Married 44.4%
Widowed 7.3%
Family Size 3.11

Income & Economy

Family Dual Income $46
Income Household Median $50,739
Income Household Under 5 $5
Income Household 5 To 10 $3
Income Household 10 To 15 $7
Income Household 15 To 20 $5
Income Household 20 To 25 $6
Income Household 25 To 35 $9
Income Household 35 To 50 $15
Income Household 50 To 75 $16
Income Household 75 To 100 $12
Income Household 100 To 150 $13
Income Household 150 Over $10
Income Household Six Figure $23
Income Individual Median $29,734
Labor Force Participation 55.5%
Unemployment Rate 5.4%
Poverty 23.0%
Commute Time 19.30

Housing & Property

Home Ownership 49.90
Housing Units 30,247
Home Value $158,043
Rent Median $1,048
Rent Burden $36

Education

Education Less Highschool 13.2%
Education Highschool 38.7%
Education Some College 24.9%
Education Bachelors 13.9%
Education Graduate 9.2%
Education College Or Above 23.1%
Education Stem Degree 39.6%

Race & Origin

Race White 67.4%
Race Black 6.9%
Race Asian 5.3%
Race Native 0.1%
Race Pacific 0.1%
Race Other 8.1%
Race Multiple 12.1%
Hispanic 17.9%

Social & Health

Disabled 17.7%
Limited English 5.0%
Health Uninsured 7.7%
Veteran 5.5%

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$29,734
Labor Force Participation55.5%
Unemployment Rate5.4%
Poverty Rate23.0%
Average Commute Time19.3 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Homeownership Rate49.9%
Median Rent$1,048
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)36.3%
Total Housing Units30,247
Uninsured Rate7.7%

Additional Census & Social Profile

Household & Marital

Avg Family Size3.11
Dual Income Families46.1%
Married35.3%
Never Married44.4%
Divorced13.1%
Widowed7.3%

Social & Education

College Degree or Higher23.1%
STEM Degree Holders39.6%
Veterans5.5%
Disabled Population17.7%
Limited English Proficiency5.0%

Regional Classifications

Metro Area (CBSA)Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
Combined Area (CSA)N/A
Population Density1,160.0/sq mi
National Rank#2

ZIP Codes in Scranton

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
18504 21,069 $55,036 $161,338
18505 20,797 $52,398 $157,171
18510 14,332 $53,235 $185,007
18509 13,055 $51,062 $183,195
18508 11,565 $49,895 $140,502
18507 5,443 $75,395 $287,943
18503 1,629 $36,107 N/A
18515 N/A N/A N/A
18540 N/A N/A N/A