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Austin, PA
Borough in Potter County, Pennsylvania.
Population
606
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
150
ZIP codes
0
Austin and its ZIP codes
Austin at a glance
- Austin is 48% less dense than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,594 a year, 44% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,300 (65% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $900 a month.
Local data for Austin, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Austin, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,594
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$89,300
Median rent
$900/mo
Homeownership
72.0%
Bachelor's or higher
7.6%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
37.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (124), Italian Americans (50), Irish Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Potter County. PPP loans are for Austin.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,688
4,750 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,689
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$128M
FY 2026, $7,781 per person
How people get to work
Austin, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.3%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.6%
Average one-way commute: 37.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Austin, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
364
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
122
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 13°F
44.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Austin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Prospect ParkCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| CoudersportBorough | 10 mi | 5.6 |
| RouletteCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| Sweden ValleyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| EmporiumBorough | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Port AlleganyBorough | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| OswayoBorough | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| DriftwoodBorough | 20 mi | 2.5 |
| SmethportBorough | 22 mi | 1.7 |
| SinnamahoningCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| ShinglehouseBorough | 23 mi | 2.1 |
| GaletonBorough | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| UlyssesBorough | 25 mi | 4.1 |
| St. MarysCity | 26 mi | 99.3 |
| EldredBorough | 27 mi | 0.9 |
| GeneseeCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Austin, PA in?
- Austin is in Potter County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Austin, PA?
- About 606 people live in Austin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Austin?
- Nearby places include Prospect Park (10 mi), Coudersport (10 mi), Roulette (10 mi), Sweden Valley (11 mi), Emporium (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023