Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    569,788
    US Senator
    John Fetterman
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Dave McCormick
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    42.1
    0.237% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    14.8%
    0.438% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $65,158
    2.36% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $187,200
    6.06% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    265,509
    0.408% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    95.6% of the residents in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA are Wilkes University (1,503 degrees awarded in 2024), Wilkes University (1,503 degrees), and University of Scranton (1,376 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA was $187,200, and the homeownership rate was 67.4%.

    Most people in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA is home to a population of 570k people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.98% of Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA residents were born outside of the country (45.4k people).

    In 2024, there were 13.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (439k people) in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33.1k Other (Hispanic) and 28.2k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    95.6%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95.6% of Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      439k ± 1.02k
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      33.1k ± 2.21k
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      28.2k ± 2.07k
    13.8%
    Hispanic Population
    78.7k people

    In 2024, there were 13.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (439k people) in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33.1k Other (Hispanic) and 28.2k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    13.8% of the people in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA are hispanic (78.7k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Dominican Republic
      103,235 ± 7,857 people
    2. India
      102,082 ± 7,813 people
    3. China
      73,024 ± 6,616 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 103,235 Pennsylvania residents, followed by India with 102,082 and China with 73,024.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.98%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    45.4k people
    7.15%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    40.6k people

    As of 2024, 7.98% of Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA residents (45.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA was 7.15%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      9,939 ± 615
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      5,242 ± 546
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      3,765 ± 445

    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.9 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    94.2% of the population of Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA has health coverage, with 45.2% on employee plans, 21.1% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 0.969% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,265 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

    Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,265 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pennsylvania in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    5.81%
    Uninsured
    45.2%
    Employer Coverage
    21.1%
    Medicaid
    15.1%
    Medicare
    11.8%
    Non-Group
    0.969%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA grew by 5.16% from 5.53% to 5.81%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA employs 266k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA were Health Care & Social Assistance (46,123 people), Retail Trade (33,749 people), and Manufacturing (30,286 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($105,195), Utilities ($84,851), and Public Administration ($66,543).

    Employment

    Occupations

    266k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,841
    −0.408%
    1 Year decline
    ± 2.07%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA declined at a rate of −0.408%, from 267k employees to 266k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (30,125 people), Management Occupations (24,064 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (22,714 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    266k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,841
    −0.408%
    1 Year decline
    ± 2.07%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA declined at a rate of −0.408%, from 267k employees to 266k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (46,123 people), Retail Trade (33,749 people), and Manufacturing (30,286 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA, though some of these residents may live in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $52,189
    Median earning men ± $800
    $38,248
    Median earning women ± $707

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,168), Public Administration ($71,337), and Information ($62,878).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($56,269), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,789), and Information ($46,420).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.78%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 987
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 922
      Retail Trade
    3. 747
      Construction

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $2.7M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $1.84M
      Manufacturing
    3. $1.14M
      Transportation and Warehousing

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

    John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.491%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Pennsylvania

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    John Fetterman
    Senator from Pennsylvania3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023
    Dave McCormick
    Senator from Pennsylvania1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA awarded 7,166 degrees. The student population of Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 11,007 male students and 17,152 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA are White (5,067 and 72.9%), Hispanic or Latino (619 and 8.91%), Black or African American (443 and 6.38%), and Unknown (369 and 5.31%).

    The largest universities in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA by number of degrees awarded are Wilkes University (1,503 and 21%), Wilkes University (1,503 and 21%), and University of Scranton (1,376 and 19.2%).

    The most popular majors in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA are Registered Nursing (792 and 11.1%), General Business Administration & Management (527 and 7.35%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (219 and 3.06%).

    The median tuition costs are $38,400 for private four year colleges, and $14,624 and $24,808 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 28,159 (39.1% men and 60.9% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 28,159 students enrolled in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA, 39.1% men and 60.9% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18,415 records, of which 61.4% were women and 38.6% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      271 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      270 degrees awarded
    3. General Psychology
      161 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA was Registered Nursing with 271 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Wilkes University
      1,503 degrees awarded
    2. Wilkes University
      1,503 degrees awarded
    3. University of Scranton
      1,376 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wilkes University with 1,503 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 2,690 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA, which is 0.601 times less than the 4,476 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,067 degrees mean that there were 8.19 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 619 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($38,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($2,430) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA was $187,200 in 2024, which is 0.563 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $176,500 to $187,200, a 6.06% increase. The homeownership rate in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA is 67.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $187,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$3,082
    $157,811
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$2,736

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    67.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    60.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 67.4% of the housing units in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $65,158
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,000
    234k
    Number of Households
    ± 3,560

    In 2024, the median household income of the 234k households in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA grew to $65,158 from the previous year's value of $63,656.

    The following chart displays the households in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA is from Pennsylvania.
    0.463
    2024 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
    0.463
    2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

    In 2024, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0903% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (75.3%)
    2. Worked At Home (10.4%)
    3. Carpooled (9.61%)

    In 2024, 75.3% of workers in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.4%) and those who carpooled to work (9.61%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    22.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.44% of the workforce in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    14.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA (81.3k out of 550k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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