Economy & Jobs — Scranton, Pennsylvania
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $50,739 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$56,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,654 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 35,629 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.6% |
| Retail | 13.8% |
| Arts Food | 11.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 205 |
| Fast Food | 173 |
| Physician Offices | 164 |
| Law Offices | 151 |
| Dental Offices | 89 |
| Commercial Banks | 83 |
| Beauty Salons | 82 |
| Insurance Agencies | 77 |
| Gas Stations | 76 |
| Auto Repair | 72 |
| Child Day Care | 64 |
| Liquor Stores | 54 |
| Bars | 54 |
| Convenience Stores | 42 |
| Coffee Shops | 38 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
