What is the population of Ransom?

The population of Ransom, PA is 1,362.

Where is Ransom located?

Ransom, PA is located at latitude 41.3942500 and longitude -75.8218600. It is in United States.

What is the area of Ransom?

The area of Ransom, PA is 18 km².

What is the elevation of Ransom?

Ransom, PA has an elevation of 194 meters (636 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Ransom in?

Ransom, PA is in the America/New_York time zone.

What state is Ransom in?

Ransom is in the state of Pennsylvania, United States.

What county is Ransom, PA in?

Ransom is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.

How has the population of Ransom changed?

The population of Ransom, PA has decreased from 1,420 (2010) to 1,362 (2020), a change of -4.1%.

Ransom, PA - Geographic Facts & Maps

Ransom: township of Pennsylvania.

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Ransom is a township located in the county of Lackawanna in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,420 and a population density of 79 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,362 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Ransom

Population	1,362 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Pennsylvania (United States)
County	Lackawanna County
Postal code	18411
Area	18 km²
Latitude & Longitude	41.3943,-75.8219
Altitude	3,704 feet / 1129 meters
Time Zone	America/New_York
Local time	08:32:38 (6th November 2026)
Density	76 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-4.08% (2010-2020)
Weather	52℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather

Geography

Ransom is located at 41°23'39"N 75°49'19"W (41.3942500, -75.8218600).

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Weather

52°F

Mostly Cloudy

2 mph W Overnight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind around 2 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Ransom decreased by 4.08% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	1,420	-	census
2011	1,430	0.7%	estimation process
2012	1,426	-0.28%	estimation process
2013	1,426	0%	estimation process
2014	1,425	-0.07%	estimation process
2015	1,395	-2.11%	estimation process
2016	1,387	-0.57%	estimation process
2017	1,378	-0.65%	estimation process
2018	1,372	-0.44%	estimation process
2019	1,365	-0.51%	estimation process
2020	1,362	-0.22%	estimation process

Ransom zip code is 18653. County name: Lackawanna, County fips: 42069

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Ransom, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
212355	Empire Beauty School-Wyoming Valley	Moosic (PA)	18507

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to Ransom, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
SRN	Scranton, PA	23 Lackawanna Avenue	BUS
WKB	Wilkes-Barre, PA	47 South Washington Street	BUS
WHV	White Haven, PA	I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940	BUS

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Ransom.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Ransom Post Office	Ransom (PA)	18653

Other cities in Lackawanna County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lackawanna County , PA. (more)

City Name	Population	Title
Scranton	76,532	The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
Dunmore	12,836	Borough of Pennsylvania
Old Forge	8,048	City in New York, United States of America
Archbald	7,055	Borough of Pennsylvania
Blakely	6,174	Borough of Pennsylvania
Moosic	5,813	Borough of Pennsylvania
Dickson City	5,731	Borough of Pennsylvania
Olyphant	5,007	Borough of Pennsylvania
Clarks Summit	4,843	City in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Throop	3,887	Borough of Pennsylvania
Jermyn	2,037	Borough of Pennsylvania
Moscow	2,026	Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA
Lehigh	1,783	Township in Pennsylvania, United States
Mayfield	1,685	Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Clarks Green	1,383	Borough of Pennsylvania
Glenburn	1,204	City in North Dakota

Ransom, Pennsylvania