Austin, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Austin, Pennsylvania Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Austin, Pennsylvania had a total population of 606, the 1253rd largest borough in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $43,594, which is 44% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 44% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 7.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x.
Unemployment rate of 10.8% is notably above the national average.

Austin Quick Facts

Population 606

Median Household Income $43,594

Median Home Value $89,300

Poverty Rate 14.8%

Unemployment Rate 10.8%

Median Age 40.0 years

Homeownership Rate 72.0%

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.6%

High School Graduation Rate 93.7%

Diversity Index 2/100

Population 606 1253rd of 1,991

Median Income $43,594 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 14.8% 19% higher than national

Median Home Value $89,300 bottom 20%

How Austin Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	597	606	+1.5%
Median household income	$47,386	$43,594	-8.0%
Median home value	$83,800	$89,300	+6.6%

How Austin Compares

Median Household Income

Austin

$43,594

$77,971

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Austin

$89,300

$254,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.3%

$25K-$50K 39.5%

$50K-$100K 22.2%

$100K+ 21.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.3%

$10K-$15K

6.2%

$15K-$20K

5.3%

$20K-$25K

2.5%

$25K-$30K

4.9%

$30K-$35K

11.5%

$35K-$40K

12.3%

$40K-$45K

5.8%

$45K-$50K

4.9%

$50K-$60K

10.3%

$60K-$75K

6.6%

$75K-$100K

5.3%

$100K-$125K

4.5%

$125K-$150K

12.3%

$150K-$200K

2.1%

$200K+

2.1%

Employment

10.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

56.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.0%

Renter 28.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $900/mo 24.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

30.0%

18-34

15.7%

35-54

23.3%

55-74

18.0%

75+

13.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Austin Rankings in Pennsylvania

#1253 Population of 1,991

#1722 Median Income of 1,854

#1797 Education of 1,987

#1690 Home Value of 1,871

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Other Cities in Potter County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Coudersport	2,174	$51,989	13.9%	$130,300
Shinglehouse	1,076	$47,315	9.0%	$78,400
Galeton	789	$70,298	13.6%	$104,500
Roulette	635	$41,034	25.0%	$80,600
Ulysses	532	$34,063	22.0%	$104,200
Sweden Valley	166	$52,083	21.1%	$207,700
Oswayo	121	$54,219	14.9%	$106,300

Cities Similar to Austin

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Joffre	610	N/A	N/A	11.9%	31.8%
Tioga	598	$44,659	$82,500	10.6%	20.0%
Bethel	587	N/A	$118,200	11.3%	51.6%
Blaine Hill	587	N/A	$158,000	7.5%	46.9%
Grindstone	580	N/A	N/A	13.8%	16.6%

A note before these figures: with a population of 606, Austin's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Austin is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Potter County. The total population is 606. It ranks as the 1253rd most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Austin is 40.0 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 30.0% of the population under 18, Austin has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 13.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Austin is $43,594. This is 44% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 46% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 10.8%. This is 105% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $89,300. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Austin is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Austin was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 99.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

7.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 78% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Austin, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Austin, Pennsylvania?

Austin, Pennsylvania has a population of 606 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Austin, PA?

The median household income in Austin is $43,594, which is 46% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Austin, PA?

The poverty rate in Austin is 14.8%. This means approximately 90 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Austin, Pennsylvania?

Austin's population is 99.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Austin, PA?

The median home value in Austin is $89,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.0x.

How educated is Austin, Pennsylvania?

7.6% of adults (25+) in Austin hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.