How many renters in Elk Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.3% (±23.1 points) of renting households in Elk Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.3% (±23.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.0% (±17.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.0% (±8.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Elk Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Elk Township | Jackson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 23.0% (±18.0 points) | 17.7% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.7% (±8.1 points) | 15.4% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.9% (±10.0 points) | 10.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.2% (±5.1 points) | 6.2% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 16.3% (±15.5 points) | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.0% (±17.1 points) | 41.0% | 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.
Elk Township against Jackson County, its state and the nation
| Elk Township | Jackson County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.3% (±23.1 points) | 50.2% (±4.8 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.0% (±17.1 points) | 41.0% (±3.9 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.0% (±8.8 points) | 30.1% (±2.2 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,045 (±$24,818) | $29,731 (±$2,800) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $738 (±$213) | $782 (±$29) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Elk Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jackson County (50.2%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Jackson County, Elk Township ranks 8 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 608 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 Elk Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Township | — | 53.3% (±23.1 points) | — |
| Elkville | 1.5 mi | 79.1% (±28.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dowell | 2.8 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Royalton | 5.7 mi | 24.5% (±16.6 points) | Lower |
| Vergennes Township | 5.9 mi | 30.7% (±25.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hurst | 5.9 mi | 32.1% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bush | 6.3 mi | 71.4% (±107.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| De Soto | 6.4 mi | 29.1% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| De Soto Township | 6.4 mi | 28.6% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Royalton, IL (24.5%).
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 Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Gorham | 77.8% (±109.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Grand Tower | 73.2% (±57.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Grand Tower Township | 73.2% (±57.1 points) |
| 5 | Somerset Township | 59.6% (±26.8 points) |
| 6 | Carbondale | 56.2% (±6.9 points) |
| 7 | Carbondale Township | 54.9% (±6.5 points) |
| 8 | Elk Township | 53.3% (±23.1 points) |
| 9 | Campbell Hill | 50.0% (±102.5 points) |
| 10 | Murphysboro | 47.8% (±15.2 points) |
| 11 | Murphysboro Township | 42.4% (±13.5 points) |
| 12 | Makanda Township | 35.0% (±15.4 points) |
| 13 | Vergennes | 34.7% (±28.1 points) |
| 14 | Vergennes Township | 30.7% (±25.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Jackson 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 Elk Township
Are renters in Elk Township rent-burdened?
53.3% of renting households in Elk 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 Elk Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Elk Township, IL spends 31.0% (±8.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elk township, Jackson County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elk township, Jackson County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elk township, Jackson 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 Elk township, Jackson County, Illinois (county subdivision:23217, in state:17 county:077).
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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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