Demographics & People — Scranton, Pennsylvania
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 76,074 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~75,900 |
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| Median Age | 37.2 |
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| Total Households | 30,342 |
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| Family Households | 17,023 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 54,498 |
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| Black or African American | 5,058 |
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| Asian | 3,557 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 12,519 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 18,487 |
| Irish | 17,092 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 13,976 |
| Italian | 12,599 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 12,262 |
| German | 10,646 |
| Polish | 8,159 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 6,323 |
| English | 3,768 |
| Welsh | 2,813 |
Language
| English Only | 59,156 |
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| Spanish | 8,060 |
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| Population 5+ | 72,369 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,854 |
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| Population 18+ | 60,398 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Scranton, Pennsylvania.
