How many renters in Lawrence Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?

Name: Rent burden in Lawrence Township, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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45.7% (±14.8 points) of renting households in Lawrence Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

15.5% spend 35% or more.

The median renting household spends 28.5% of its income on rent.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Paying 30% or more: 45.7% (±14.8 points)
Paying 35% or more: 15.5% (±7.0 points)
Median share of income: 28.5% (±3.9 points)

Rent as a share of income in Lawrence Township

Renting households by gross rent as a percentage of household income, 2020–2024
Share of income spent on rent	Lawrence Township	Lawrence County	Illinois	United States
Less than 15%	22.3% (±9.0 points)	24.0%	14.4%	12.6%
15% to 19.9%	5.6% (±5.8 points)	5.7%	13.4%	12.2%
20% to 24.9%	11.8% (±7.9 points)	25.6%	13.1%	12.6%
25% to 29.9%	14.7% (±6.8 points)	10.3%	11.2%	11.5%
30% to 34.9%	30.2% (±13.0 points)	19.7%	8.9%	9.2%
35% or more	15.5% (±7.0 points)	14.8%	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.

Lawrence Township against Lawrence County, its state and the nation

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Lawrence Township	Lawrence County	Illinois	United States
Paying 30% or more	45.7% (±14.8 points)	34.5% (±9.7 points)	47.9% (±0.4 points)	51.1%
Paying 35% or more	15.5% (±7.0 points)	14.8% (±5.1 points)	39.0% (±0.4 points)	41.9%
Median share of income	28.5% (±3.9 points)	24.0% (±2.0 points)	29.1% (±0.2 points)	30.6%
Median renter household income	$35,812 (±$2,958)	$42,994 (±$7,234)	$50,420 (±$471)	$52,966
Median gross rent	$800 (±$43)	$836 (±$59)	$1,274 (±$5)	$1,413

In Lawrence Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lawrence County (34.5%).

It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).

In Lawrence County, Lawrence Township ranks 2 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.

Statewide, it ranks 993 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 Lawrence Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Lawrence Township
Place	Distance	Renters paying 30% or more of income	Compared with this place
Lawrence Township	—	45.7% (±14.8 points)	—
Lawrenceville	0.6 mi	45.3% (±16.7 points)	Not measurably different
Bridgeport	3.8 mi	39.1% (±23.6 points)	Not measurably different
Bridgeport Township	5.1 mi	45.3% (±24.4 points)	Not measurably different
Bond Township	5.6 mi	0.0% (±98.3 points)	Not measurably different
Allison Township	6.1 mi	0.0% (±20.1 points)	Lower
Denison Township	7.0 mi	17.9% (±72.4 points)	Not measurably different
Christy Township	9.0 mi	39.4% (±30.2 points)	Not measurably different
Sumner	9.3 mi	46.8% (±35.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Allison Township, IL (0.0%).

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 Lawrence County, place by place

Rank	Place	Renters paying 30% or more of income
1	Sumner	46.8% (±35.2 points)
2	Lawrence Township	45.7% (±14.8 points)
3 (tie)	Lawrenceville	45.3% (±16.7 points)
3 (tie)	Bridgeport Township	45.3% (±24.4 points)
5	Christy Township	39.4% (±30.2 points)
6	Bridgeport	39.1% (±23.6 points)
7	St. Francisville	33.3% (±105.9 points)
8	Denison Township	17.9% (±72.4 points)

Showing 8 of 10 places in Lawrence 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 Lawrence Township

Are renters in Lawrence Township rent-burdened?

45.7% of renting households in Lawrence 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 Lawrence Township spend on rent?

The median renting household in Lawrence Township, IL spends 28.5% (±3.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.

Sources

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 Lawrence township, Lawrence County, Illinois (county subdivision:42379, in state:17 county:101).

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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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