How many renters in Lafayette Township (Coles County), IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
30.3% (±14.7 points) of renting households in Lafayette Township (Coles County), IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 30.3% (±14.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 18.6% (±11.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.1% (±3.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lafayette Township (Coles County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Lafayette Township (Coles County) | Coles County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.0% (±10.6 points) | 21.3% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.1% (±10.1 points) | 14.9% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 23.6% (±11.5 points) | 10.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 20.0% (±14.1 points) | 10.4% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.7% (±9.7 points) | 6.7% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 18.6% (±11.0 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.
Lafayette Township (Coles County) against Coles County, its state and the nation
| Lafayette Township (Coles County) | Coles County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 30.3% (±14.7 points) | 43.2% (±5.5 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 18.6% (±11.0 points) | 36.5% (±5.0 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.1% (±3.2 points) | 26.7% (±2.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $26,500 (±$12,575) | $34,019 (±$3,491) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $578 (±$413) | $780 (±$41) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lafayette Township (Coles County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Coles County (43.2%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Coles County, Lafayette Township (Coles County) ranks 11 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1652 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 Lafayette Township (Coles County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Township (Coles County) | — | 30.3% (±14.7 points) | — |
| Mattoon | 3.7 mi | 36.0% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lerna | 4.1 mi | 15.0% (±76.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Grove Township | 5.5 mi | 51.4% (±66.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Charleston Township | 5.6 mi | 49.8% (±9.0 points) | Higher |
| Charleston | 6.1 mi | 49.8% (±9.2 points) | Higher |
| Mattoon Township | 6.6 mi | 35.3% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Humboldt Township | 7.8 mi | 16.6% (±29.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paradise Township | 8.4 mi | 68.5% (±47.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Charleston Township, IL (49.8%), Charleston, IL (49.8%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 13 | Humboldt | 23.1% (±75.3 points) |
| 14 | Humboldt Township | 16.6% (±29.8 points) |
| 15 | Lerna | 15.0% (±76.2 points) |
| 16 | North Okaw Township | 0.0% (±100.7 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 Lafayette Township (Coles County)
Are renters in Lafayette Township (Coles County) rent-burdened?
30.3% of renting households in Lafayette Township (Coles County) 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 Lafayette Township (Coles County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lafayette Township (Coles County), IL spends 25.1% (±3.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette township, Coles County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette township, Coles County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette 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 Lafayette township, Coles County, Illinois (county subdivision:40637, 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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