28.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined

28.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined poverty in Scranton, Pennsylvania compared

How does Scranton, Pennsylvania compare to other Pennsylvania and National averages?

  • Scranton, Pennsylvania

    28.7%

  • Pennsylvania

    11.8% (-59% lower than Scranton, Pennsylvania)

  • National average

    12.2% (-57% lower than Scranton, Pennsylvania)

28.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Historical Timeline

28.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Scranton, Pennsylvania historical data

  • 2021 - 17.6%

    The 2021 17.6% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2022 - 19.8%

    The 2022 increase to 19.8% from 2021 represents a 2.2% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 28.7%

    The 2023 increase to 28.7% from 2022 represents a 8.9% increase YoY.

Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Scranton, Pennsylvania Poverty dataset.