Scranton, South Carolina facts for kids
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Scranton, South Carolina
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Location of Scranton in South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Florence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 648 |
| • Density | 818.18/sq mi (315.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29591
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| Area code(s) | 843, 854 |
| FIPS code | 45-64600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1226466 |
Scranton is a small town located in Florence County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 648 people lived there. It is also part of the larger Florence area.
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Exploring Scranton's Location
Scranton is found in the southern part of Florence County. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 33°55′3″N 79°44′36″W / 33.91750°N 79.74333°W.
A main road, U.S. Route 52, goes right through the town. If you drive north on this road for about 20 miles (32 km), you will reach Florence. Florence is the main city and county's center for the area.
If you drive south on the same road for about 3 miles (5 km), you will get to Lake City.
How Big is Scranton?
The United States Census Bureau tells us that the town of Scranton covers a total area of about 0.79 square miles (2.05 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Scranton?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 124 | — | |
| 1900 | 208 | — | |
| 1910 | 308 | 48.1% | |
| 1920 | 294 | −4.5% | |
| 1930 | 392 | 33.3% | |
| 1940 | 438 | 11.7% | |
| 1950 | 602 | 37.4% | |
| 1960 | 613 | 1.8% | |
| 1970 | 732 | 19.4% | |
| 1980 | 861 | 17.6% | |
| 1990 | 802 | −6.9% | |
| 2000 | 942 | 17.5% | |
| 2010 | 932 | −1.1% | |
| 2020 | 648 | −30.5% | |
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The census helps us understand the people living in Scranton. In 2000, there were 942 people living in the town. These people lived in 314 different homes.
A Look at the Population
The population of Scranton is made up of different groups. In 2000, about 42% of the people were White. Around 56% were African American. A small number of people were Native American or from other backgrounds.
About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
Out of the 314 homes in 2000, about 35% had children under 18 living there. Many homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband.
The average number of people living in one home was about 2.5. For families, the average size was about 3 people.
Age Groups in Town
The people in Scranton are of different ages. About 23% of the population was under 18 years old. Around 22% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Scranton was 40 years old.
For every 100 females, there were about 83 males.
Money Matters
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household in Scranton was about $24,605. For families, the average income was around $27,292.
About 26% of all people in Scranton lived below the poverty line. This included about 31% of children under 18. It also included about 19% of people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Scranton (Carolina del Sur) para niños
