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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

White67.4%
Black or African American0.2%
Asian47.3%
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%.

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).

Homeownership is the standout figure in Scranton School District: 49.9% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. Scranton School District is a school district in Pennsylvania with a population of 76,033.

The typical household earns $50,739, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 17.7%, is among the steepest of comparable US school districts and above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $158,100, with typical rent around $1,048.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US school districts: 23.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.