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Scranton city, Pennsylvania

Official LSAD Designation: Scranton city • Census GEOID: 4269000 • Lackawanna County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Scranton city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $50,739 ±$2,359
Per Capita Income $28,347 ±$1,111
Poverty Rate 23% ±1.9%
Population Below Poverty Level 16,211 ±1,375
Unemployment Rate 5.4% ±0.9%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 32,628 ±1,008
Broadband Internet Rate 84.1% ±1.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).