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Scranton School District
Scranton School District is a unified school district in Pennsylvania with a community population of 76,033. The median household income is $50,739 and the median age is 37.2.
76,033
Population
3004
People / sq mi
$50,739
Median Income
37.2
Median Age
Scranton School District covers 25 sq mi of land at 3004.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 47.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$50,739
Median Household Income
$28,347
Per Capita Income
17.7%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$158,100
Median Home Value
$1,048
Median Rent
49.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
86.8%
High School+
23.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Scranton School District serves a community with a population of 76,033 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in Scranton School District is $50,739, with a per capita income of $28,347. The poverty rate is 17.7%.
Scranton School District is 67.4% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 47.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Scranton School District, 86.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Scranton School District is $158,100, with a median rent of $1,048. The homeownership rate is 49.9%.
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Data for Scranton School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4221090).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.