How many renters in Stevenson, AL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?

Name: Rent burden in Stevenson, AL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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53.8% (±24.7 points) of renting households in Stevenson, AL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

11.3% spend 35% or more.

The median renting household spends 30.4% of its income on rent.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Paying 30% or more: 53.8% (±24.7 points)
Paying 35% or more: 11.3% (±11.9 points)
Median share of income: 30.4% (±4.6 points)

Rent as a share of income in Stevenson

Renting households by gross rent as a percentage of household income, 2020–2024
Share of income spent on rent	Stevenson	Jackson County	Alabama	United States
Less than 15%	17.3% (±12.9 points)	15.3%	14.8%	12.6%
15% to 19.9%	12.3% (±11.0 points)	18.6%	12.7%	12.2%
20% to 24.9%	6.0% (±5.7 points)	11.5%	12.4%	12.6%
25% to 29.9%	10.7% (±9.5 points)	9.8%	11.3%	11.5%
30% to 34.9%	42.5% (±21.7 points)	12.3%	9.0%	9.2%
35% or more	11.3% (±11.9 points)	32.5%	39.9%	41.9%

Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.

Stevenson against Jackson County, its state and the nation

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Stevenson	Jackson County	Alabama	United States
Paying 30% or more	53.8% (±24.7 points)	44.8% (±6.7 points)	48.9% (±0.8 points)	51.1%
Paying 35% or more	11.3% (±11.9 points)	32.5% (±5.2 points)	39.9% (±0.7 points)	41.9%
Median share of income	30.4% (±4.6 points)	27.4% (±3.1 points)	29.5% (±0.3 points)	30.6%
Median renter household income	$33,824 (±$1,790)	$33,264 (±$1,567)	$38,294 (±$594)	$52,966
Median gross rent	$917 (±$151)	$780 (±$47)	$1,007 (±$8)	$1,413

In Stevenson, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jackson County (44.8%).

It is not measurably different from Alabama (48.9%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).

In Jackson County, Stevenson ranks 3 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.

Statewide, it ranks 155 of 489.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Stevenson

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Stevenson
Place	Distance	Renters paying 30% or more of income	Compared with this place
Stevenson	—	53.8% (±24.7 points)	—
Bridgeport	7.2 mi	43.0% (±18.6 points)	Not measurably different
South Pittsburg	11 mi	22.4% (±12.3 points)	Lower
New Hope	12 mi	21.4% (±98.6 points)	Not measurably different
Pisgah	13 mi	34.4% (±28.5 points)	Not measurably different
Hollywood	14 mi	26.4% (±38.2 points)	Not measurably different
Kimball	14 mi	40.2% (±26.7 points)	Not measurably different
Ider	15 mi	30.6% (±28.6 points)	Not measurably different
Hytop	16 mi	44.8% (±68.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Pittsburg, TN (22.4%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Renters paying 30% or more of income across Jackson County, place by place

Rank	Place	Renters paying 30% or more of income
1	Langston	100.0% (±53.0 points)
2	Skyline	65.9% (±55.2 points)
3	Stevenson	53.8% (±24.7 points)
4	Scottsboro	50.1% (±10.5 points)
5	Hytop	44.8% (±68.2 points)
6	Bridgeport	43.0% (±18.6 points)
7	Woodville	40.8% (±25.2 points)
8	Section	34.8% (±46.3 points)
9	Pisgah	34.4% (±28.5 points)

Showing 9 of 13 places in Jackson County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Stevenson

Are renters in Stevenson rent-burdened?

53.8% of renting households in Stevenson pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

What share of income do renters in Stevenson spend on rent?

The median renting household in Stevenson, AL spends 30.4% (±4.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.

Sources

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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M

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