How many renters in West Lincoln Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.3% (±11.7 points) of renting households in West Lincoln Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.3% (±11.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.7% (±9.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.2% (±7.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Lincoln Township
| Share of income spent on rent | West Lincoln Township | Logan County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.6% (±8.0 points) | 19.0% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.9% (±8.5 points) | 15.4% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.1% (±6.2 points) | 10.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.2% (±4.3 points) | 7.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.6% (±6.4 points) | 11.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.7% (±9.8 points) | 35.7% | 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.
West Lincoln Township against Logan County, its state and the nation
| West Lincoln Township | Logan County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.3% (±11.7 points) | 47.3% (±7.3 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.7% (±9.8 points) | 35.7% (±6.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.2% (±7.3 points) | 28.2% (±3.9 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,741 (±$9,802) | $40,585 (±$4,246) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $855 (±$31) | $829 (±$18) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In West Lincoln Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Logan County (47.3%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Logan County, West Lincoln Township ranks 8 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1011 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 West Lincoln Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lincoln Township | — | 45.3% (±11.7 points) | — |
| Lincoln | 3.6 mi | 51.3% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hartsburg | 5.2 mi | 19.5% (±26.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Broadwell Township | 6.0 mi | 36.3% (±25.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sheridan Township | 6.1 mi | 12.5% (±85.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orvil Township | 6.6 mi | 35.2% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Lincoln Township | 6.7 mi | 58.5% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Broadwell | 7.6 mi | 33.9% (±24.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Holland | 8.1 mi | 28.6% (±115.0 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 Logan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Middletown | 70.0% (±41.1 points) |
| 3 | Corwin Township | 66.7% (±34.9 points) |
| 4 | East Lincoln Township | 58.5% (±14.8 points) |
| 5 | Chester Township | 57.9% (±47.9 points) |
| 6 | Prairie Creek Township | 55.6% (±93.4 points) |
| 7 | Lincoln | 51.3% (±8.9 points) |
| 8 | West Lincoln Township | 45.3% (±11.7 points) |
| 9 | Emden | 43.9% (±34.4 points) |
| 10 | Broadwell Township | 36.3% (±25.4 points) |
| 11 | Orvil Township | 35.2% (±19.2 points) |
| 12 | Broadwell | 33.9% (±24.7 points) |
| 13 | Mount Pulaski | 32.2% (±20.1 points) |
| 14 | New Holland | 28.6% (±115.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Logan 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 West Lincoln Township
Are renters in West Lincoln Township rent-burdened?
45.3% of renting households in West Lincoln 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 West Lincoln Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Lincoln Township, IL spends 26.2% (±7.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lincoln township, Logan County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lincoln township, Logan County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lincoln township, Logan 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 West Lincoln township, Logan County, Illinois (county subdivision:80593, in state:17 county:107).
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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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