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Nittany, PA
Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,096
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
774
ZIP codes
0
Nittany and its ZIP codes
Nittany at a glance
- Nittany is about 2.7 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,716, 11% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,800 (40% below Pennsylvania).
Housing and community stats
Nittany, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,716
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$151,800
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
11.3%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (281), Guatemalan Americans (71), Scottish Americans (62).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Centre County. PPP loans are for Nittany.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,553
69,346 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,070
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $10,531 per person
How people get to work
Nittany, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.6%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nittany, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
790
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
266
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 15°F
42.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Nittany
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LamarCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 1.4 |
| SnydertownCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 3.1 |
| ClintondaleCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.4 |
| HublersburgCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.2 |
| JacksonvilleCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.1 |
| EaglevilleCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.9 |
| MadisonburgCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.2 |
| HowardBorough | 5.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Beech CreekBorough | 5.9 mi | 0.5 |
| BlanchardCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.4 |
| TylersvilleCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.4 |
| MackeyvilleCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.7 |
| MingovilleCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.8 |
| RebersburgCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Mount EagleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| MillheimBorough | 8 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nittany, PA in?
- Nittany is in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Nittany, PA?
- About 1,096 people live in Nittany, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nittany?
- Nearby places include Lamar (1.3 mi), Snydertown (2.3 mi), Clintondale (2.7 mi), Hublersburg (3.5 mi), Jacksonville (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023