How many renters in Charleston Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.8% (±9.0 points) of renting households in Charleston Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.8% (±9.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.4% (±8.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.9% (±4.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Charleston Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Charleston Township | Coles County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.7% (±5.2 points) | 21.3% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.8% (±5.4 points) | 14.9% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.4% (±3.1 points) | 10.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.3% (±4.6 points) | 10.4% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.4% (±4.1 points) | 6.7% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.4% (±8.0 points) | 36.5% | 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.
Charleston Township against Coles County, its state and the nation
| Charleston Township | Coles County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.8% (±9.0 points) | 43.2% (±5.5 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.4% (±8.0 points) | 36.5% (±5.0 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.9% (±4.1 points) | 26.7% (±2.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,656 (±$3,948) | $34,019 (±$3,491) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $817 (±$44) | $780 (±$41) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Charleston Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Coles County (43.2%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Coles County, Charleston Township ranks 6 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 793 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 Charleston Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Township | — | 49.8% (±9.0 points) | — |
| Charleston | 0.6 mi | 49.8% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lafayette Township (Coles County) | 5.6 mi | 30.3% (±14.7 points) | Lower |
| Hutton Township | 6.3 mi | 78.3% (±35.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Grove Township | 6.4 mi | 51.4% (±66.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lerna | 7.0 mi | 15.0% (±76.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ashmore Township | 8.3 mi | 30.1% (±26.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mattoon | 9.3 mi | 36.0% (±6.8 points) | Lower |
| Ashmore | 9.5 mi | 37.3% (±31.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lafayette Township (Coles County), IL (30.3%), Mattoon, IL (36.0%).
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 Coles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hutton Township | 78.3% (±35.8 points) |
| 2 | Paradise Township | 68.5% (±47.9 points) |
| 3 | Oakland | 51.8% (±41.5 points) |
| 4 | Pleasant Grove Township | 51.4% (±66.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Charleston | 49.8% (±9.2 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Charleston Township | 49.8% (±9.0 points) |
| 7 | East Oakland Township | 44.9% (±33.8 points) |
| 8 | Ashmore | 37.3% (±31.1 points) |
| 9 | Mattoon | 36.0% (±6.8 points) |
| 10 | Mattoon Township | 35.3% (±7.8 points) |
| 11 | Lafayette Township (Coles County) | 30.3% (±14.7 points) |
| 12 | Ashmore Township | 30.1% (±26.6 points) |
Showing 12 of 16 places in Coles 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 Charleston Township
Are renters in Charleston Township rent-burdened?
49.8% of renting households in Charleston 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 Charleston Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Charleston Township, IL spends 29.9% (±4.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charleston township, Coles County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charleston township, Coles County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charleston township, Coles County, Illinois
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 Charleston township, Coles County, Illinois (county subdivision:12580, in state:17 county:029).
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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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