More about ScrantonScranton is a city located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 76,415 (2003 estimate: 74,320). It is the county seat of Lackawanna County6. After Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown and Erie, Scranton is Pennsylvanias fifth most populous city. Scranton Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 76,415 people, 31,303 households, and 18,124 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,169.4/km² (3,029.2/mi²). There are 35,336 housing units at an average density of 540.8/km² (1,400.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 93.54% White, 3.02% African American, 0.11% Native American, 1.08% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.16% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. 2.62% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 31,303 households out of which 24.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.8% are married couples living together, 13.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 42.1% are non-families. 36.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.29 and the average family size is 3.01. In the city the population is spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 12.3% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 83.0 males. The median income for a household in the city is $28,805, and the median income for a family is $39,233. Males have a median income of $30,829 versus $21,858 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,174. 15.0% of the population and 10.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 18.9% of those under the age of 18 and 12.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Rest Of Today...Partly sunny. Scattered snow showers...Mainly this afternoon. Highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of snow 40 percent. Tonight...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Lows 15 to 20. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Saturday...Partly sunny in the morning...Then becoming mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Highs around 30. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Saturday Night...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Lows near 15. Northwest winds around 10 mph. Sunday...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. Sunday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Monday...Partly sunny with a chance of rain and snow showers. Highs in the upper 30s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent. Monday Night...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Lows in the upper 20s. Tuesday...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the upper 30s. Tuesday Night...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Lows in the lower 20s. Wednesday...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the upper 30s. Wednesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Thanksgiving Day...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the upper 30s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.
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