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Scranton, SC
Town in Florence County, South Carolina.
Population
733
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
925
ZIP codes
0
Scranton and its ZIP codes
Scranton at a glance
- Scranton is about 5.3 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $27,344 a year, 61% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,300 (61% below South Carolina) and median rent is $829 a month.
Local data for Scranton, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Scranton, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,344
Poverty rate
33.9%
Median home value
$102,300
Median rent
$829/mo
Homeownership
35.4%
Bachelor's or higher
9.9%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (27), German Americans (2), Italian Americans (1).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Florence County. PPP loans are for Scranton.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,863
69,704 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,159
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$927M
FY 2026, $6,765 per person
How people get to work
Scranton, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.2%
- Carpooled17.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home16.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Scranton, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
574
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
432
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
49.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Scranton, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.9%
U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts
Diabetes
20.5%
U.S. 12.1% +8.4 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Scranton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake CityCity | 3.4 mi | 5.4 |
| CowardTown | 3.8 mi | 3.2 |
| OlantaTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| PamplicoTown | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| DanwoodCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| ShilohCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 9.8 |
| TurbevilleTown | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| FlorenceCity | 18 mi | 24.8 |
| KingstreeTown | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| StuckeyTown | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| TimmonsvilleTown | 19 mi | 2.8 |
| JohnsonvilleCity | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| HemingwayTown | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| DavistonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| LynchburgTown | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| QuinbyTown | 21 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Scranton, SC in?
- Scranton is in Florence County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Scranton, SC?
- About 733 people live in Scranton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Scranton?
- Nearby places include Lake City (3.4 mi), Coward (3.8 mi), Olanta (11 mi), Pamplico (11 mi), Danwood (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023