Founded: 1786 (incorporated, 1866)
Head Official: Mayor Christopher A. Doherty (D) (since 2002)
City Population
1980: 88,117
1990: 81,805
2000: 76,415
2003 estimate: 74,320
Percent change, 1990–2000: -6.7%
U.S. rank in 1980: 199th
U.S. rank in 1990: 261st (State rank: 5th)
U.S. rank in 2000: 394th (State rank: 7th)
Metropolitan Area Population
1980: 728,796
1990: 638,524
2000: 624,776
Percent change, 1990–2000: -2.2%
U.S. rank in 1980: 49th
U.S. rank in 1990: 61st
U.S. rank in 2000: 67th
Area: 25.2 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 754 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 49° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 38.8 inches of rain; 48.7 inches of snow
Major Economic Sectors: Services, manufacturing, retail trade
Unemployment Rate: 5.3% (Metropolitan area; April 2005)
Per Capita Income: $16,174 (1999)
2004 ACCRA Average House Price: Not reported
2004 ACCRA Cost of Living Index: Not reported
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 2,549
Major Colleges and Universities: University of Scranton, Marywood University
Daily Newspapers: The Scranton Times-Tribune