Demographics & People — Scranton, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 891 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,000 |
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| Median Age | 36.9 |
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| Total Households | 335 |
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| Family Households | 189 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.66 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0145 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 818 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 409 |
| German | 182 |
| European | 152 |
| Irish | 106 |
| Other groups | 88 |
| French (except Basque) | 38 |
| American | 33 |
| Swedish | 23 |
| English | 15 |
| Swiss | 12 |
Language
| English Only | 835 |
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| Spanish | 6 |
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| Population 5+ | 841 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 42 |
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| Population 18+ | 617 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Scranton, Kansas.
