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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Austin

Pennsylvania · 591 residents · 4.041 sq mi
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Austin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,500. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $26,000. Households here earn about 40% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

591
−5%vs 2000
vs 623 in 2000
1990 – 2025
146 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 154 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.2
−3%vs 2000
vs 31.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4675125586046491990201020202024Austin
2024606
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,846 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,466
−39%vs 2000
vs $12,210 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.7%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$26,000
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$297
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $465 in 2000
US average: $450
82.1%
+4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.4% in 2000
17.9% rent
1.5
−4%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(614)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(5)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(579)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(12)
Asian1.5%(9)
Other0.5%(3)
Diversity Score9.7%(57)
10
+1094%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.3%
−9.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.4 min
+22%vs 2000
vs 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Austin, Pennsylvania?

Austin, Pennsylvania has about 591 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Austin, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Austin, Pennsylvania earns about $17,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Austin, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Austin, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $26,000, and the typical rent is about $297 a month.

How educated are people in Austin, Pennsylvania?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Austin, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Austin, Pennsylvania?

About 17.7% of people in Austin, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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