Scranton

The City in Brief

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