Throop is a borough located in Lackawanna County Pennsylvania. Throop has a 2024 population of 4,115. Throop is currently growing at a rate of 0.32% annually and its population has increased by 1.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,062 in 2020.
The average household income in Throop is $64,435 with a poverty rate of 12.95%. The median age in Throop is 43.2 years: 40.8 years for males, and 43.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Throop was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,674 | 90.29% |
| Asian | 140 | 3.44% |
| Two or more races | 124 | 3.05% |
| Other race | 90 | 2.21% |
| Black or African American | 41 | 1.01% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,831 | 2.22 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Non Family | 825 | 1.17 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Married | 551 | 2.97 | 98.9 | 1.1 |
| Female | 297 | 3.31 | 71 | 29 |
| Male | 158 | 3.02 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
78.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 210 | 6.88% |
| Associates Degree | 319 | 10.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 429 | 14.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 205 | 6.71% |
| High School Graduate | 1,123 | 36.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 236 | 7.73% |
| Some College | 531 | 17.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,754 | 2,448 | 606 |
| Asian | 134 | 48 | 19 |
| Hispanic | 74 | 34 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 67 | 37 | 9 |
| Other Race | 48 | 30 | 0 |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,731 | $49,219 | $52,946 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,452 | $0 | $73,780 |
| High School Graduate | $41,019 | $44,262 | $32,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,103 | $43,986 | $40,857 |
| Some College | $42,583 | $43,929 | $29,773 |
$43,103
Average Earnings
$43,986
Average Male
$40,857
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.42% of Throop residents speak only English, while 5.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,630 | 431 | 11.87% |
| Hispanic | 118 | 65 | 55.08% |
| Multiple | 124 | 56 | 45.16% |
| Other | 90 | 39 | 43.33% |
| Black | 41 | 1 | 2.44% |
12.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.7%
Male Poverty Rate
12.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Throop is Hispanic, with 55.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Throop is Black, with 2.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.41% |
| Some College | 10% |
| High School | 9.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.21% |
| Male Employed | 6.59% |
| Female Employed | 0.69% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,000 | $80,905 |
| Households | $51,313 | $64,435 |
| Married Families | $97,701 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,770 | $40,158 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.7%
Male Marriage Rate
36.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
200
Number of Veterans
174
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 85 |
| Vietnam | 80 |
| Korea | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 85 |
| 75+ | 71 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 190 | 6.4% |
| Other Race | 10 | 14.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
57%
Employment Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.62%
Born in Throop
95.13%
Native Born
4.87%
Foreign Born
1.16%
Non Citizen
3.71%
Naturalized
95.13% of Throop residents were born in the United States, with 81.62% having been born in Pennsylvania. 1.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,181 | 13 | 0.31% |
| 2028 | 4,168 | 13 | 0.31% |
| 2027 | 4,155 | 14 | 0.34% |
| 2026 | 4,141 | 13 | 0.31% |
| 2025 | 4,128 | 13 | 0.32% |
| 2024 | 4,115 | 13 | 0.32% |
| 2023 | 4,102 | 27 | 0.66% |
| 2022 | 4,075 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2021 | 4,074 | 12 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 4,062 | 172 | 4.42% |
| 2019 | 3,890 | -17 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 3,907 | -9 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 3,916 | -19 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 3,935 | -36 | -0.91% |
| 2015 | 3,971 | -90 | -2.22% |
| 2014 | 4,061 | -18 | -0.44% |
| 2013 | 4,079 | -9 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 4,088 | -7 | -0.17% |
| 2011 | 4,095 | 5 | 0.12% |
| 2010 | 4,090 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,010 | -60 | -1.47% |
| 1990 | 4,070 | -96 | -2.3% |
| 1980 | 4,166 | -141 | -3.27% |
| 1970 | 4,307 | -425 | -8.98% |
| 1960 | 4,732 | -1,129 | -19.26% |
| 1950 | 5,861 | -1,521 | -20.6% |
| 1940 | 7,382 | -645 | -8.04% |
| 1930 | 8,027 | 1,355 | 20.31% |
| 1920 | 6,672 | 1,539 | 29.98% |
| 1910 | 5,133 | 952 | 22.77% |