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Moscow, as depicted on an 1891 pictorial map
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lackawanna |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.8 sq mi (7 km2) |
| • Land | 2.8 sq mi (7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,722 ft (525 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,026 |
| • Density | 723.6/sq mi (279.4/km2) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Zip Code | 18444 |
| Area code(s) | 570 |
| Website | http://www.moscowboro.com |
Moscow is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,026 at the 2010 census. It is located approximately 9 miles from Scranton and 25 miles from Honesdale.
Geography
Moscow is located at 41°20′21″N 75°31′45″W / 41.33917°N 75.52917°W (41.339274, -75.529053).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2), all of it land, with negligible surface water. The Roaring Brook flows through Moscow and many tributary streams merge there with the brook.
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Roaring Brook Township, Scranton | Elmhurst Township | Madison Township | |
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Madison Township | ||
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| Spring Brook Township | Covington Township | Covington Township |
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 320 | — | |
| 1890 | 582 | 81.9% | |
| 1910 | 650 | — | |
| 1920 | 702 | 8.0% | |
| 1930 | 892 | 27.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,097 | 23.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,050 | −4.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,212 | 15.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,430 | 18.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,536 | 7.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,527 | −0.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,883 | 23.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,026 | 7.6% | |
| Est. 2015 | 1,960 | −3.3% | |
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As of the census of 2010, there were 2,026 people, 751 households, and 569 families residing in the borough. The population density was 723.6 people per square mile (279.4/km²). There were 789 housing units at an average density of 281.8 per square mile (110.1/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 97.9% White, 0.3% African American, 0.9% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
There were 751 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the borough the population was spread out, with 25% under the age of 18, 60.7% from 18 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years.
The median income for a household in the borough was $58,686, and the median income for a family was $77,583. Males had a median income of $51,250 versus $37,054 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $32,888. About 6.1% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.
Images for kids
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Former Lackawanna Railroad Depot
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Moscow Methodist Church
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St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church
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Dentist's Office Downtown
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Fire Station
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North Pocono Middle School