Scranton, Kansas

Scranton, Kansas
City

U.S Post Office in Scranton (2009)

Location within Osage County and Kansas

KDOT map of Osage County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°46′46″N 95°44′17″W / 38.77944°N 95.73806°W / 38.77944; -95.73806Coordinates: 38°46′46″N 95°44′17″W / 38.77944°N 95.73806°W / 38.77944; -95.73806
Country United States
State Kansas
County Osage
Area[1]
 • Total 1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2)
 • Land 1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 1,122 ft (342 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 710
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 703
 • Density 660/sq mi (260/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 66537
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-63675 [4]
GNIS feature ID 0479457 [5]
Website scrantonks.com
Scranton (1974)

Scranton is a city in Osage County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 710.[6] It was named after the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania due to its coal mining.

History

Scranton was founded in 1871 as a coal town.[7] It was named after Scranton, Pennsylvania.[8][9]

The first post office in Scranton was established in September 1872.[10]

Geography

Scranton is located at 38°46′46″N 95°44′17″W / 38.77944°N 95.73806°W / 38.77944; -95.73806 (38.779307, -95.737918).[11] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.07 square miles (2.77 km2), all of it land.[1]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Scranton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[12]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1880835—
18901,57288.3%
19001,099−30.1%
1910770−29.9%
1920622−19.2%
1930538−13.5%
1940500−7.1%
1950487−2.6%
196057618.3%
1970575−0.2%
198066415.5%
19906741.5%
20007247.4%
2010710−1.9%
Est. 2014693[13]−2.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

Scranton is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 710 people, 265 households, and 189 families residing in the city. The population density was 663.6 inhabitants per square mile (256.2/km2). There were 297 housing units at an average density of 277.6 per square mile (107.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 265 households of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.7% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.19.

The median age in the city was 36.8 years. 30.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 724 people, 263 households, and 181 families residing in the city. The population density was 675.3 people per square mile (261.3/km²). There were 289 housing units at an average density of 269.6 per square mile (104.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.44% White, 0.83% African American, 0.69% Native American, 0.14% Asian, and 2.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.52% of the population.

There were 263 households out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.34.

In the city the population was spread out with 31.9% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,794, and the median income for a family was $40,521. Males had a median income of $31,364 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,210. About 8.3% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  3. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
  4. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 11, 2012.
  7. ↑ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. p. 657.
  8. ↑ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 256.
  9. ↑ "Profile for Scranton, Kansas". ePodunk. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
  10. ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 22 June 2014.
  11. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  12. ↑ Climate Summary for Scranton, Kansas
  13. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.

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