Demographics in Scranton, PA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Scranton?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

76,074

Male

37,689

49.5%

Female

38,385

50.5%

Median Age

37.7

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

71.6%

Black

6.7%

Hispanic

16.5%

Asian

4.7%

Two or More

11.0%

Other

5.9%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

15.1%

High School or Higher

41.2%

Foreign Born

10.4%

Veterans

5.0%

Married

31.4%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Scranton, PA has a population of 76,074 with a median age of 37.7. The racial makeup is 71.6% White, 16.5% Hispanic, 6.7% Black, 4.7% Asian. About 15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 10.4%.