Ransom, Pennsylvania
Ransom: township of Pennsylvania
About
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 | 06:35:34 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 76 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.26% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Ransom is located at 41°23'39"N 75°49'19"W (41.3942500, -75.8218600).
Ransom map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Ransom decreased by 4.26% 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 | -2.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,387 | -0.58% | 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 |
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 |
Closest post offices linked to Ransom.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ransom Post Office | Ransom (PA) | 18653 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Ransom, Michigan township in Hillsdale County, Michigan with a population of 909 people.
- Ransom, Illinois human settlement in United States of America with a population of 350 people.
- Ransom, Kansas human settlement in Ness County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 262 people.
- Ransom, Minnesota human settlement in United States of America with a population of 226 people.
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 |
| Jessup | 4,372 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Throop | 3,887 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Spring Brook | 2,691 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Jermyn | 2,037 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Moscow | 2,026 | Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Mount Cobb | 1,799 | Census designated place |
| Lehigh | 1,783 | Township in Pennsylvania, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Ransom distances to largest Pennsylvania cities