City of Scranton, Pennsylvania

City of Scranton: A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is located on the Mystic River in northeastern Massachusetts. Somerville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Somerville Public Library and the Somerville Museum.

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City of Scranton is a city located in the county of Lackawanna in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 76,089 and a population density of 1,150 people per km². After 3 years in 2013 city had an estimated population of 76,089 inhabitants.

The city was created 168 years ago in 1856.

City of Scranton locator map
Location of City of Scranton on Pennsylvania map.

Quick Facts about City of Scranton

Population : 76,089 (2013)
Country : United States of America
State : Pennsylvania (United States)
County : Lackawanna County
Phone Area Codes : 610
Area : 66.14 km2
Official name : Scranton
Altitude : 745 feet / 227 meters
Capital city : City of Scranton is capital of Lackawanna County
Establishment : February 02, 1856 (168 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 11:43:11 (17th December 2024)
Density : 1,150 Pop. per km² as of 2013
Population growth : 0% (2010-2013)
Downtown Scranton image
Downtown Scranton
Downtown Scranton image

Geography

City of Scranton is located at 41°24'16"N 75°39'54"W (41.4043700, -75.6649100).

City of Scranton map

City of Scranton has 1 neighbours.

Demographics

The population of City of Scranton increased by 0% in 3 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 76,089 - demographic balance
2013 76,089 0% demographic balance

People born in City of Scranton (200)

People born in City of Scranton, including businessman Teddy Mayer, writer Lauren Weisberger, developmental psychologist Howard Gardner, .

List

  • Jane Jacobs (American–Canadian journalist, author on urbanism and activist (1916-2006)) she was born in 04/05/1916
  • Lizabeth Scott (American actress and singer) she was born in 29/09/1922
  • Adam Rippon (American figure skater) he was born in 11/11/1989
  • Lewis B. Stillwell (American engineer) he was born in 12/03/1863
  • Melanie Smith (American actress) she was born in 16/12/1962
  • Sonny Burke (American musical arranger, composer, big band leader and producer (1914-1980)) he was born in 22/03/1914
  • Mike Munchak (American football player and coach) he was born in 05/03/1960
  • Gershon Legman (American journalist) he was born in 02/11/1917
  • Frank Carlucci (American politician (1930-2018)) he was born in 18/10/1930
  • Gerald Patrick O'Hara (Roman Catholic archbishop) he was born in 04/05/1895
  • R. Duncan Luce (American mathematical psychologist (1925–2012)) he was born in 16/05/1925
  • Greg Sherman (American ice hockey executive) he was born in 30/03/1970
  • Charles David Keeling (American scientist (1928-2005)) he was born in 20/04/1928
  • William Kotzwinkle (American novelist, short story writer, children's writer, screenwriter) he was born in 22/11/1938
  • Cy Endfield (American screenwriter and director) he was born in 10/11/1914
  • Nelson S. Bond (American writer) he was born in 23/11/1908
  • Robert Reich (American political economist) he was born in 24/06/1946
  • Bob Casey Jr. (United States Senator from Pennsylvania) he was born in 13/04/1960

Schools in City of Scranton

College & universities near City of Scranton, PA

Code Name City ZIP
213376 Lackawanna College Scranton (PA) 18509-3206

Stations (3)

Amtrak & bus stations near City of Scranton, PA

Code Name Address Type
SRN Scranton, PA 23 Lackawanna Avenue BUS
WKB Wilkes-Barre, PA 47 South Washington Street BUS
WHV White Haven, PA I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940 BUS

Post offices near City of Scranton

Post Office Name City ZIP
Steamtown Post Office Scranton (PA) 18503

Other cities in Lackawanna County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lackawanna County , PA. (more)

City Name Population Title
Scranton 76,532 The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
Dunmore 12,836 Borough of Pennsylvania
Old Forge 8,048 City in New York, United States of America
Archbald 7,055 Borough of Pennsylvania
Blakely 6,174 Borough of Pennsylvania
Moosic 5,813 Borough of Pennsylvania
Dickson City 5,731 Borough of Pennsylvania
Olyphant 5,007 Borough of Pennsylvania
Clarks Summit 4,843 City in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Jessup 4,372 Borough of Pennsylvania
Throop 3,887 Borough of Pennsylvania
Spring Brook 2,691 Human settlement in United States of America
Jermyn 2,037 Borough of Pennsylvania
Moscow 2,026 Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA
Mount Cobb 1,799 Census designated place
Lehigh 1,783 Township in Pennsylvania, United States

Distance to Other Cities

City of Scranton distances to largest Pennsylvania cities