How many renters in Lacon Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.1% (±13.7 points) of renting households in Lacon Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.1% (±13.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.0% (±13.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.0% (±13.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lacon Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Lacon Township | Marshall County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.3% (±10.4 points) | 24.1% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.5% (±6.5 points) | 14.9% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.9% (±8.7 points) | 6.0% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.2% (±5.3 points) | 14.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.1% (±4.2 points) | 7.7% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.0% (±13.0 points) | 33.2% | 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.
Lacon Township against Marshall County, its state and the nation
| Lacon Township | Marshall County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.1% (±13.7 points) | 40.9% (±8.2 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.0% (±13.0 points) | 33.2% (±7.2 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.0% (±13.6 points) | 26.8% (±2.7 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $23,611 (±$3,662) | $33,357 (±$7,754) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $817 (±$156) | $782 (±$84) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lacon Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Marshall County (40.9%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Marshall County, Lacon Township ranks 5 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 616 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 Lacon Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacon Township | — | 53.1% (±13.7 points) | — |
| Lacon | 3.4 mi | 53.1% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Marshall County) | 3.9 mi | 51.7% (±45.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sparland | 4.3 mi | 71.4% (±64.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Steuben Township | 5.3 mi | 15.6% (±21.9 points) | Lower |
| Chillicothe Township | 5.7 mi | 36.0% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chillicothe | 6.5 mi | 38.3% (±21.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washburn | 6.9 mi | 28.8% (±45.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hopewell Township | 6.9 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Steuben Township, IL (15.6%).
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 Marshall County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sparland | 71.4% (±64.8 points) |
| 2 | La Rose | 70.6% (±90.1 points) |
| 3 | Whitefield Township | 62.9% (±78.7 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Lacon | 53.1% (±13.7 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Lacon Township | 53.1% (±13.7 points) |
| 6 | Richland Township (Marshall County) | 51.7% (±45.6 points) |
| 7 | Bell Plain Township | 48.0% (±77.3 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Wenona | 46.6% (±21.0 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Evans Township | 46.6% (±21.0 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Varna | 45.5% (±74.5 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Roberts Township | 45.5% (±74.5 points) |
Showing 11 of 18 places in Marshall 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 Lacon Township
Are renters in Lacon Township rent-burdened?
53.1% of renting households in Lacon 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 Lacon Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lacon Township, IL spends 35.0% (±13.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lacon township, Marshall County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lacon township, Marshall County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lacon township, Marshall 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 Lacon township, Marshall County, Illinois (county subdivision:40572, in state:17 county:123).
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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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