Scranton--Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania metro area was $61,174 in 2021, the latest figures available. Scranton median household income is $7,783 lower than the median Pennsylvania household income and $8,543 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Scranton median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Scranton--Wilkes-Barre are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Scranton Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Pennsylvania | $68,957 | -0.50% | +4.94% |
| Scranton | $61,174 | +1.22% | +4.77% |
Trends in Scranton, PA Real Median Household Income since 2005
At $61,174, the median household income for Scranton was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Household Income: Scranton, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Scranton
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Scranton |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $68,957 | $61,174 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $69,302 | $60,435 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $67,255 | $57,549 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $65,714 | $58,388 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $65,426 | $56,248 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $64,250 | $53,541 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $63,700 | $56,802 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $60,983 | $51,845 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $60,586 | $52,811 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $60,565 | $50,697 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $60,638 | $53,000 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $62,686 | $52,942 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $63,630 | $54,944 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $61,939 | $51,770 |
Scranton Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Scranton was $77,149 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania family income, Scranton median family income is $10,351 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Scranton will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Scranton Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Pennsylvania | $87,500 | -0.82% | +4.65% |
| Scranton | $77,149 | +2.50% | +5.84% |
Trends in Scranton, PA Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $77,149, the median family income for Scranton was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Family Income: Scranton, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Scranton
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Scranton |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $87,500 | $77,149 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $88,224 | $75,265 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $85,919 | $70,648 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $83,610 | $72,893 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $83,943 | $74,586 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $81,644 | $71,214 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $80,273 | $72,335 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $77,757 | $66,110 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $77,496 | $68,525 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $76,973 | $66,248 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $76,399 | $67,530 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $78,718 | $67,948 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $79,676 | $70,582 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $77,747 | $69,012 |
Scranton Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Scranton was $32,546 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania per capita income, Scranton median per capita income is $5,769 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Scranton will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Scranton Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Pennsylvania | $38,315 | -1.22% | +4.57% |
| Scranton | $32,546 | -0.39% | +5.91% |
Trends in Scranton, PA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Scranton is $32,546. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $32,672 and is now $126 (0.39%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Scranton, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Scranton
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Scranton |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $38,315 | $32,546 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $38,790 | $32,672 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $37,943 | $31,667 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $36,642 | $30,729 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $36,154 | $31,015 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $35,307 | $30,520 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $34,747 | $30,333 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $33,474 | $28,463 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $33,373 | $28,599 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $32,835 | $28,686 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $32,515 | $29,146 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $33,848 | $29,890 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $34,356 | $29,432 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $34,199 | $29,457 |
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