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Austin

Pennsylvania · 482 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 $48,750. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 141 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $66,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
482
−23%since 2000
from 623 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
119 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 154 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+40%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4675125586046491990201020202024Austin
2024606
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,846 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,706
+135%since 2000
from $12,210 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−18.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
22.4% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−12%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(466)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(8)
Diversity Score
2
+97%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+47%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Austin, Pennsylvania?

Austin, Pennsylvania has about 482 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Austin, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Austin, Pennsylvania earns about $48,750 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 $66,400, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Austin, Pennsylvania?

About 6.1% 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 3.2% of people in Austin, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Austin, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Austin, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 109 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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