How many renters in Arcola Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.1% (±21.4 points) of renting households in Arcola Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.1% (±21.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.9% (±18.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.4% (±11.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Arcola Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Arcola Township | Douglas County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.3% (±10.0 points) | 23.0% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.6% (±14.6 points) | 22.8% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.6% (±9.9 points) | 8.5% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.4% (±5.5 points) | 13.2% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.2% (±11.4 points) | 4.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.9% (±18.1 points) | 28.0% | 39.0% | 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.
Arcola Township against Douglas County, its state and the nation
| Arcola Township | Douglas County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.1% (±21.4 points) | 32.5% (±7.3 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.9% (±18.1 points) | 28.0% (±6.7 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.4% (±11.0 points) | 22.5% (±4.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $33,657 (±$14,747) | $43,207 (±$9,167) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $710 (±$217) | $848 (±$50) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Arcola Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Douglas County (32.5%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Douglas County, Arcola Township ranks 3 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 707 of 2,503.
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 Arcola Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcola Township | — | 51.1% (±21.4 points) | — |
| Arcola | 1.7 mi | 41.2% (±20.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tuscola | 6.2 mi | 25.7% (±13.3 points) | Lower |
| Bourbon Township | 6.5 mi | 14.3% (±16.5 points) | Lower |
| Humboldt | 7.2 mi | 23.1% (±75.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bowdre Township | 7.4 mi | 14.3% (±17.5 points) | Lower |
| Tuscola Township | 7.6 mi | 27.2% (±13.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Humboldt Township | 8.1 mi | 16.6% (±29.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hindsboro | 8.3 mi | 20.8% (±27.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tuscola, IL (25.7%), Bourbon Township, IL (14.3%), Bowdre Township, IL (14.3%).
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 Douglas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murdock Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 | Garrett | 88.9% (±103.2 points) |
| 3 | Arcola Township | 51.1% (±21.4 points) |
| 4 | Garrett Township | 44.1% (±36.7 points) |
| 5 | Villa Grove | 41.9% (±18.2 points) |
| 6 | Arcola | 41.2% (±20.4 points) |
| 7 | Camargo Township | 37.3% (±16.1 points) |
| 8 | Newman Township | 32.6% (±52.6 points) |
| 9 | Tuscola Township | 27.2% (±13.1 points) |
Showing 9 of 16 places in Douglas 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 Arcola Township
Are renters in Arcola Township rent-burdened?
51.1% of renting households in Arcola Township 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 Arcola Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Arcola Township, IL spends 30.4% (±11.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arcola township, Douglas County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arcola township, Douglas County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arcola township, Douglas County, Illinois
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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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