Scranton, IA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Scranton

North Branch / Wichita

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Scranton

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

6.2%

Households with Children

19.3%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.0%
School Age (5-17): 13.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 28.6%
Working Age (35-54): 27.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.2%
Seniors (65+): 16.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 13.7%
High School / GED: 48.8%
Some College or Associate's: 31.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 6.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 3.5%
Single Parents: 15.8%
Couples & Adults: 44.5%
Living Alone: 36.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 100.0%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 51.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 48.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 89.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 10.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.5%
Spanish: 1.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.3%
Elementary (1-4): 1.9%
Middle School (5-8): 7.7%
High School (9-12): 0.8%
College / Graduate: 3.5%
Not Enrolled: 82.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources