Throop
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Throop is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, with 4,065 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 846 ft (258 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Olyphant, 1.0 miles NE.
- 4,065residents (2020 Census)
- 846 ftelevation · 258 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 12.9 km²
- 818 / sq mipopulation density
- 18512ZIP code
About Throop
Throop ( TROOP) is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States, adjoining Scranton. Formerly, coal mining and silk manufacturing provided employment for the people of Throop, who numbered 2,204 in 1900 and 5,133 in 1910. In 1940, 7,382 people lived in Throop. The population was 4,078 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Throop
- Median household income
- $57,462
- Median home value
- $165,400
- Median rent
- $983/mo
- Median age
- 43.7
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Throop had 4,065 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,065 |
|---|---|
| Density | 818 per sq mi (316 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Throop at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Lackawanna County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 4,065 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.97 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4382° N, 75.5927° W |
| ZIP code | 18512 |
| Official website | throopboro.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4276648 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Throop
- Olyphant1.0 mi NE
- Dunmore2.0 mi S
- Jessup2.8 mi NE
- Dickson City3.1 mi NW
- Blakely3.3 mi N
- Roaring Brook4.4 mi S
- Scranton4.5 mi SW
- Elmhurst4.8 mi SE
- Mount Cobb5.0 mi E
- Chinchilla5.0 mi NW
- Jefferson5.1 mi E
- Archbald5.2 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Throop
What county is Throop in?
Throop is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Throop, PA?
4,065 people lived in Throop at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Throop, PA?
The ZIP code of Throop is 18512.
What is the elevation of Throop?
846 feet (258 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Throop?
Olyphant (1.0 mi), Dunmore (2.0 mi), Jessup (2.8 mi), Dickson City (3.1 mi), Blakely (3.3 mi).
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