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Data Collection Error for Internet Service in Scranton, Pennsylvania

The Census Bureau identified a problem in the collection of data on the availability and type of internet service in Scranton city, Pennsylvania in 2023 and 2024. The data collection problem occurred during a limited number of computer-assisted personal interviews only.

As a result, 2023 and 2024 ACS 1-year data products containing estimates of detailed internet service have been removed or suppressed for Scranton city and its nested geographies. A list of affected geographies is available to download.

The data products removed or suppressed for these specific geographies are: B28002, B28008, and B28011. A portion of S2801 was also affected.

Additionally, variables for types of internet service, BROADBND, HISPEED, OTHSVCEX, SATELLITE, and DIALUP, have been suppressed for affected geographies in the 2023 and 2024 ACS 1-year Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS). The ACCESSINET variable will also be suppressed in 2024 1-year ACS PUMS.

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