How many renters in Hickory Point Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
32.4% (±8.5 points) of renting households in Hickory Point Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 32.4% (±8.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 25.4% (±7.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.0% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Hickory Point Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Hickory Point Township | Macon County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.9% (±6.5 points) | 15.4% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 22.1% (±11.0 points) | 17.8% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.8% (±8.7 points) | 14.9% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.8% (±6.2 points) | 11.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.0% (±4.0 points) | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 25.4% (±7.5 points) | 31.8% | 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.
Hickory Point Township against Macon County, its state and the nation
| Hickory Point Township | Macon County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 32.4% (±8.5 points) | 40.4% (±3.4 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 25.4% (±7.5 points) | 31.8% (±2.8 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.0% (±2.8 points) | 25.8% (±1.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,011 (±$6,768) | $37,061 (±$1,668) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $850 (±$29) | $847 (±$22) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Hickory Point Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Macon County (40.4%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Macon County, Hickory Point Township ranks 17 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1587 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 Hickory Point Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Point Township | — | 32.4% (±8.5 points) | — |
| Forsyth | 0.6 mi | 49.5% (±37.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warrensburg | 4.8 mi | 38.3% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Decatur | 4.9 mi | 41.9% (±3.8 points) | Higher |
| Decatur Township | 5.2 mi | 42.9% (±4.8 points) | Higher |
| Oreana | 5.7 mi | 34.5% (±30.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Illini Township | 6.0 mi | 35.0% (±22.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whitmore Township | 6.3 mi | 65.5% (±29.6 points) | Higher |
| Maroa Township | 6.3 mi | 24.1% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Decatur, IL (41.9%), Decatur Township, IL (42.9%), Whitmore Township, IL (65.5%).
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 Macon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Decatur Township | 42.9% (±4.8 points) |
| 12 | Decatur | 41.9% (±3.8 points) |
| 13 | Warrensburg | 38.3% (±24.0 points) |
| 14 | Harristown | 37.1% (±48.7 points) |
| 15 | Illini Township | 35.0% (±22.3 points) |
| 16 | Oreana | 34.5% (±30.5 points) |
| 17 | Hickory Point Township | 32.4% (±8.5 points) |
| 18 | Harristown Township | 28.0% (±40.0 points) |
| 19 | South Wheatland Township | 24.4% (±61.1 points) |
| 20 | Mount Zion | 24.3% (±17.6 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Maroa | 24.1% (±15.3 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Maroa Township | 24.1% (±15.3 points) |
| 23 | Mount Zion Township | 22.3% (±16.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Macon 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 Hickory Point Township
Are renters in Hickory Point Township rent-burdened?
32.4% of renting households in Hickory Point 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 Hickory Point Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Hickory Point Township, IL spends 24.0% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hickory Point township, Macon County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hickory Point township, Macon County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hickory Point township, Macon 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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