Throop Borough, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 4010 people, 1709 households, and 1136 families living in the borough. The population density was 796.3 people per square mile (307.45/kmē), giving it the 361st least densely populated borough among the Pennsylvania. There were 1813 housing units at an average density of 359.7 per square mile (138.88/kmē). The average household size was 2.34 persons, and the average family size was 2.93 persons. Age range in the borough was well distributed with 21% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.5 males. The median age of the borough's population was 41 years, The median age of males and females living in Throop Borough was 39.6 and 42 years respectively. The racial makeup of the borough was 3969 White, 19 Black or African American, American Indian, 5 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 16 from two or more races and 1 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $34389, it is Pennsylvania's 730th wealthiest borough by median household income. The median income for a family in the borough was $38929, making it the 913th wealthiest borough by median family income among the Pennsylvania. The per capita income for the borough was $16998, making it the 775th wealthiest borough by per capita income among the Pennsylvania. The median income was $20659, The median income for males was $26391, compared to $14709 for females.
In 2000, 856 pupils and students, of which 439 are male and 417 are female, 21.35% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 41 nursery or pri school, 57 kindergarten, 415 elementary school, 217 high school and 126 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4010 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4008 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3999 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3967 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 3950 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 3928 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 3914 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 3938 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 3980 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4023 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4051 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 27 | 14 | 41 |
| Kindergarten | 23 | 34 | 57 |
| Elementary school | 213 | 202 | 415 |
| High school | 125 | 92 | 217 |
| College or graduate school | 51 | 75 | 126 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throop borough, Pennsylvania | $34389 | $38929 | $16998 |
| Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania | $34438 | $44949 | $18710 |
| Pennsylvania, United States | $40106 | $49184 | $20880 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |