How many renters in Carlinville, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.2% (±12.8 points) of renting households in Carlinville, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.2% (±12.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.2% (±12.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.4% (±13.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Carlinville
| Share of income spent on rent | Carlinville | Macoupin County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 30.0% (±13.5 points) | 30.7% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.6% (±7.7 points) | 11.3% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.0% (±8.1 points) | 11.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.3% (±7.7 points) | 8.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.0% (±3.2 points) | 3.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.2% (±12.4 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.
Carlinville against Macoupin County, its state and the nation
| Carlinville | Macoupin County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.2% (±12.8 points) | 38.4% (±5.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.2% (±12.4 points) | 34.8% (±5.4 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.4% (±13.5 points) | 23.6% (±2.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,689 (±$15,909) | $36,612 (±$4,589) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $824 (±$140) | $801 (±$45) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Carlinville, 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, Carlinville ranks 16 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 965 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 Carlinville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlinville | — | 46.2% (±12.8 points) | — |
| Carlinville Township | 1.9 mi | 43.8% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brushy Mound Township | 3.6 mi | 0.0% (±109.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Polk Township | 6.6 mi | 0.0% (±116.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shaws Point Township | 6.9 mi | 0.0% (±67.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Standard City | 7.0 mi | 50.0% (±111.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Otter Township | 7.8 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nilwood | 9.2 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gillespie Township | 9.9 mi | 18.6% (±11.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gillespie Township, IL (18.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Mount Clare | 52.4% (±33.8 points) |
| 11 | Staunton | 51.1% (±21.6 points) |
| 12 | Staunton Township | 50.2% (±21.2 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Standard City | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 13 (tie) | White City | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 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) |
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 Carlinville
Are renters in Carlinville rent-burdened?
46.2% of renting households in Carlinville 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 Carlinville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Carlinville, IL spends 27.4% (±13.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carlinville city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carlinville city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carlinville city, 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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