Census tract · Lackawanna County
Census Tract 1006, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Census Tract 1006, GEOID 42069100600, in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, entirely within Scranton. 4,660 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±710); the 2020 Census counted 4,270.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,660
±710 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,270
Median household income
$62,917
±$8,840 (90% margin)
Lackawanna County: $66,223
Median home value
$170,800
±$45,531 (90% margin)
Lackawanna County: $201,800
Median gross rent
$1,101
±$48 (90% margin)
Lackawanna County: $1,007
Where is Census Tract 1006?
Census Tract 1006 is one of 60 census tracts in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It covers 0.62 square miles of land, 6,909 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 42069100600, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Scranton | 100% |
8 census tracts border Census Tract 1006: Tract 1002 ($22,402), Tract 1003 ($32,206), Tract 1004 ($56,343), Tract 1005 ($73,590), Tract 1008 ($46,048), Tract 1009 ($44,167), Tract 1014 and Tract 1123 ($49,911). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 1006?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 1006's population at 4,660 (±710) in 1,756 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,270 residents and 1,764 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 1006 | Scranton |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,660 ±710 | 76,033 |
| Households | 1,756 ±348 | 30,247 |
| Average household size | 2.52 ±0.38 | 2.32 |
| Housing units | 1,926 ±338 | 35,512 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 1006?
The median resident of Census Tract 1006 is 36.5 years old; 28.0% are under 18 and 15.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 47.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 23.2%. 29.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 1006 | Scranton |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 ±4.3 | 37.2 |
| Under 18 years | 28.0% ±5.7 pts | 21.2% |
| 65 years and over | 15.3% ±3.4 pts | 19.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 23.2% ±11.0 pts | 17.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 47.9% ±9.8 pts | 64.9% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±2.2 pts | 6.6% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 13.6% ±8.3 pts | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.3% ±6.1 pts | 4.6% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±4.7 pts | 0.6% |
| Born outside the United States | 29.1% ±8.9 pts | 12.6% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 39.5% ±9.0 pts | 19.3% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.9% ±3.4 pts | 5.5% |
| With a disability | 16.7% ±4.3 pts | 17.7% |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.9% ±2.7 pts | 7.7% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.6% ±8.1 pts | 86.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.4% ±7.8 pts | 23.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.7% ±8.4 pts | 9.2% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.8% ±6.6 pts | 83.6% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 1006 earn?
Half of the 1,756 households in Census Tract 1006 earn less than $62,917 a year (±$8,840), against $66,223 across Lackawanna County: 30th highest of the county's 59 tracts with a reliable estimate. 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 1006 | Scranton |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,917 ±$8,840 | $50,739 |
| Mean household income | $62,195 ±$7,630 | $69,141 |
| Per capita income | $24,080 ±$4,489 | $28,347 |
| People below the poverty line | 22.0% ±10.6 pts | 23.0% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.1% ±15.3 pts | 34.4% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 37.2% ±11.0 pts | 27.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% ±2.7 pts | 91.7% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.1% ±5.2 pts | 84.1% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 1006?
Owners occupy 39.1% of Census Tract 1006's occupied homes and renters 60.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $170,800 by its owner (±$45,531). The median renter pays $1,101 a month including utilities, and 30.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 1006 | Scranton |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $170,800 ±$45,531 | $158,100 |
| Median gross rent | $1,101 ±$48 | $1,048 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.8% ±13.4 pts | 44.5% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,511 ±$179 | $1,446 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 39.1% ±12.1 pts | 49.9% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 60.9% ±12.1 pts | 50.1% |
| Housing units | 1,926 ±338 | 35,512 |
| Single-family detached homes | 42.3% ±10.7 pts | 48.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.3% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.2% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.5% ±2.2 pts | 2.3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 62.4% ±9.8 pts | 51.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.8% ±6.6 pts | 14.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 1006 get to work?
62.3% of Census Tract 1006's workers drive alone and 8.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.7 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 1006 | Scranton |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.4% ±8.6 pts | 55.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% ±3.9 pts | 5.4% |
| Drove alone to work | 62.3% ±12.7 pts | 70.6% |
| Carpooled | 18.5% ±8.9 pts | 12.7% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 1.2% |
| Walked | 10.7% ±6.1 pts | 4.8% |
| Worked from home | 8.1% ±4.3 pts | 9.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.7 min ±1.9 | 19.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 1006 compare with the other tracts in Lackawanna County?
Among Lackawanna County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 1006 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Lackawanna County | In Scranton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12th of 60 | 1st of 27 |
| Residents per square mile | 11th of 60 | 10th of 27 |
| Median household income | 30th of 59 | 6th of 26 |
| Per capita income | 53rd of 60 | 20th of 27 |
| Median home value | 31st of 59 | 6th of 26 |
| Median gross rent | 20th of 60 | 12th of 27 |
| Poverty rate | 19th of 54 | 16th of 25 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24th of 60 | 7th of 27 |
| Median age | 49th of 60 | 17th of 27 |
| Owner-occupied share | 54th of 59 | 21st of 26 |
The tracts next to it on Lackawanna County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1129.01 | 27th | $66,063±$10,709 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1113 | 28th | $64,844±$20,831 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1101 | 29th | $64,788±$9,082 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1006 | 30th | $62,917±$8,840 |
| Tract 1110 | 30th | $62,917±$16,516 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1010 | 32nd | $62,536±$31,976 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 1011 | 33rd | $62,424±$14,705 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 1006?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 1006 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections