How many renters in Knox Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
67.9% (±21.6 points) of renting households in Knox Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 67.9% (±21.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.9% (±17.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.1% (±13.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Knox Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Knox Township | Knox County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.0% (±10.6 points) | 18.0% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.0% (±10.2 points) | 10.7% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 2.1% (±2.7 points) | 10.7% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.1% (±3.0 points) | 8.4% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 17.0% (±13.3 points) | 11.9% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.9% (±17.0 points) | 40.3% | 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.
Knox Township against Knox County, its state and the nation
| Knox Township | Knox County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 67.9% (±21.6 points) | 52.2% (±5.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.9% (±17.0 points) | 40.3% (±4.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.1% (±13.0 points) | 30.9% (±1.7 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $25,972 (±$8,294) | $33,454 (±$3,818) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $708 (±$212) | $788 (±$45) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Knox Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Knox County (52.2%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Knox County, Knox Township ranks 5 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 262 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 Knox Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox Township | — | 67.9% (±21.6 points) | — |
| Knoxville | 1.9 mi | 64.7% (±21.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Galesburg | 2.6 mi | 70.0% (±51.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Persifer Township | 5.9 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Galesburg | 6.0 mi | 54.5% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Galesburg City Township | 6.0 mi | 54.5% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orange Township (Knox County) | 6.1 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sparta Township | 6.3 mi | 30.5% (±45.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wataga | 6.7 mi | 30.5% (±45.6 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Knox County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Victoria | 100.0% (±80.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Copley Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Victoria Township | 100.0% (±80.9 points) |
| 4 | East Galesburg | 70.0% (±51.3 points) |
| 5 | Knox Township | 67.9% (±21.6 points) |
| 6 | Knoxville | 64.7% (±21.3 points) |
| 7 | Yates City | 62.9% (±41.7 points) |
| 8 | Cedar Township | 55.4% (±24.3 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Galesburg | 54.5% (±7.4 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Galesburg City Township | 54.5% (±7.4 points) |
| 11 | Abingdon | 53.3% (±22.0 points) |
Showing 11 of 34 places in Knox 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 Knox Township
Are renters in Knox Township rent-burdened?
67.9% of renting households in Knox 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 Knox Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Knox Township, IL spends 36.1% (±13.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Knox township, Knox County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Knox township, Knox County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Knox township, Knox 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 Knox township, Knox County, Illinois (county subdivision:40403, in state:17 county:095).
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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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