Who moves to Scranton, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Lackawanna County, PA, home of Scranton, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 6,763from other US counties
- Moved out
- 6,535to other US counties
- Net
- +228more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 76tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Luzerne County, PA | 1,122 |
| Wayne County, PA | 496 |
| Monroe County, PA | 332 |
| Wyoming County, PA | 220 |
| Susquehanna County, PA | 206 |
| Bronx County, NY | 198 |
| Kings County, NY | 191 |
| Queens County, NY (New York) | 166 |
| Philadelphia County, PA (Philadelphia) | 128 |
| Pike County, PA | 107 |
| Essex County, NJ (Newark) | 98 |
| Lehigh County, PA (Allentown) | 87 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Luzerne County, PA | 1,091 |
| Wayne County, PA | 410 |
| Susquehanna County, PA | 273 |
| Wyoming County, PA | 249 |
| Philadelphia County, PA (Philadelphia) | 192 |
| Monroe County, PA | 168 |
| Pike County, PA | 109 |
| Kings County, NY | 103 |
| Montgomery County, PA | 101 |
| Lehigh County, PA (Allentown) | 92 |
| New York County, NY | 76 |
| Northampton County, PA (Bethlehem) | 71 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 3,417 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Pennsylvania and 3,346 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Kings County, NY | 191 |
| Queens County, NY (New York) | 166 |
| Philadelphia County, PA (Philadelphia) | 128 |
| Suffolk County, NY | 75 |
| Lancaster County, PA | 26 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia County, PA (Philadelphia) | 192 |
| Kings County, NY | 103 |
| Cumberland County, PA | 64 |
| Queens County, NY (New York) | 50 |
| Wake County, NC (Raleigh) | 50 |
| Chester County, PA | 48 |
| Allegheny County, PA (Pittsburgh) | 43 |
| Hillsborough County, FL (Tampa) | 37 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Scranton come from?
Most people moving into Lackawanna County, PA come from nearby counties, led by Luzerne County, PA (1,122 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Kings County, NY.
Where do people leaving Scranton move to?
The top destination is Luzerne County, PA (1,091 people). Farther away, the most popular is Philadelphia County, PA.
Are more people moving to Scranton or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 6,763 people moved into Lackawanna County, PA from elsewhere in the US and 6,535 moved out, a net gain of 228 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Scranton with any city it trades people with, like Scranton vs New York, Scranton vs Philadelphia.
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Scranton.