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Scranton is a town in Florence County, in the Florence metro area.
The community was named for Scranton, PA
The latitude of Scranton is 33.917N. The longitude is -79.744W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 95 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 983.
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$24,605National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Scranton demographic reports
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3% of Scranton residents report German ancestry, and 4% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Scranton ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Scranton was $13,094, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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5% of Scranton residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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Median rent in Scranton, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $285. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $625.
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Florence County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Scranton political report.
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The average commute time for Scranton workers is 31 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
