What percentage of people rent in London, AR?
26.1% (±7.3 points) of the occupied homes in London, AR are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 122 renting households against 345 that own their home.
In London, the share of households that rent went from 26.7% in 2015–2019 to 26.1% in 2020–2024 (−0.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 26.1% (±7.3 points)
- Renting households
- 122 (±45)
- Median renter income
- $21,250 (±$12,147)
Who rents and who owns in London
| London | Pope County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 26.1% (±7.3 points) | 29.6% (±2.1 points) | 33.6% (±0.4 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 122 (±45) | 7,211 (±562) | 405,123 (±3,925) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 345 (±79) | 17,137 (±596) | 800,864 (±6,305) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.6 (±0.6) | 2.4 (±0.2) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.6 (±0.5) | 2.6 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $21,250 (±$12,147) | $34,578 (±$4,234) | $39,315 (±$589) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $56,615 (±$18,209) | $70,817 (±$4,018) | $75,473 (±$657) | $100,009 |
In London, the renter share is not measurably different from Pope County (29.6%).
It is also lower than in Arkansas (33.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Pope County, London ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 295 of 515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in London has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 26.7% (±10.0 points) | 26.1% (±7.3 points) | −0.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $598 (±$300) | $827 (±$86) | +38.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $38,036 (±$15,267) | $49,688 (±$12,617) | +30.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near London
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | — | 26.1% (±7.3 points) | — |
| Russellville | 6.9 mi | 44.6% (±3.1 points) | Higher |
| Knoxville | 7.5 mi | 14.9% (±8.1 points) | Lower |
| Dardanelle | 8.3 mi | 42.7% (±9.2 points) | Higher |
| Dover | 8.5 mi | 31.5% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lamar | 12 mi | 26.2% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pottsville | 12 mi | 20.8% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morrison Bluff | 16 mi | 20.8% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clarksville | 16 mi | 49.9% (±6.0 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Knoxville, AR (14.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Russellville, AR (44.6%), Dardanelle, AR (42.7%), Clarksville, AR (49.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Pope County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russellville | 44.6% (±3.1 points) |
| 2 | Atkins | 33.9% (±11.0 points) |
| 3 | Dover | 31.5% (±12.4 points) |
| 4 | London | 26.1% (±7.3 points) |
| 5 | Pottsville | 20.8% (±9.4 points) |
| 6 | Hector | 18.3% (±10.6 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about London
How many renters are there in London?
London has an estimated 122 (±45) renting households, 26.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in London?
In London, the share of households that rent went from 26.7% in 2015–2019 to 26.1% in 2020–2024 (−0.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in London?
A renting household in London has 2.6 people on average, against 2.6 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in London?
The median renting household in London, AR has an income of $21,250 (±$12,147) a year, against $56,615 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — London city, Arkansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — London city, Arkansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — London city, Arkansas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — London city, Arkansas
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — London city, Arkansas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for London city, Arkansas (place:41270, in state:05).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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