How many renters in Cahokia Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.3% (±18.4 points) of renting households in Cahokia Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.3% (±18.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.6% (±14.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.1% (±5.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cahokia Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Cahokia Township | Macoupin County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.0% (±11.9 points) | 30.7% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.9% (±9.3 points) | 11.3% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 23.9% (±15.6 points) | 11.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.0% (±10.8 points) | 8.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.7% (±11.4 points) | 3.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.6% (±14.5 points) | 34.8% | 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.
Cahokia Township against Macoupin County, its state and the nation
| Cahokia Township | Macoupin County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.3% (±18.4 points) | 38.4% (±5.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.6% (±14.5 points) | 34.8% (±5.4 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.1% (±5.1 points) | 23.6% (±2.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,673 (±$6,270) | $36,612 (±$4,589) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $860 (±$88) | $801 (±$45) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Cahokia Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Macoupin County (38.4%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Macoupin County, Cahokia Township ranks 21 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1330 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 Cahokia Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cahokia Township | — | 38.3% (±18.4 points) | — |
| Eagarville | 2.5 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Ka-Ho | 2.9 mi | 25.0% (±111.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Gillespie | 3.2 mi | 26.3% (±80.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gillespie | 3.6 mi | 18.9% (±19.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Benld | 4.1 mi | 44.2% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Olive | 4.7 mi | 67.1% (±19.0 points) | Higher |
| White City | 4.7 mi | 50.0% (±111.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sawyerville | 4.8 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mount Olive, IL (67.1%).
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 Macoupin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | South Palmyra Township | 47.0% (±28.9 points) |
| 16 | Carlinville | 46.2% (±12.8 points) |
| 17 | Benld | 44.2% (±22.4 points) |
| 18 | Carlinville Township | 43.8% (±11.6 points) |
| 19 | Brighton Township | 42.4% (±25.4 points) |
| 20 | Palmyra | 41.9% (±26.9 points) |
| 21 | Cahokia Township | 38.3% (±18.4 points) |
| 22 | Virden Township | 34.9% (±21.3 points) |
| 23 | Modesto | 33.3% (±120.2 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Girard | 32.3% (±17.6 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Girard Township | 32.3% (±17.6 points) |
| 26 | Virden | 31.0% (±20.4 points) |
| 27 | Shipman | 30.4% (±31.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 47 places in Macoupin 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 Cahokia Township
Are renters in Cahokia Township rent-burdened?
38.3% of renting households in Cahokia 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 Cahokia Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cahokia Township, IL spends 25.1% (±5.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cahokia township, Macoupin County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cahokia township, Macoupin County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cahokia township, Macoupin 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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