How many renters in Whitmore Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
65.5% (±29.6 points) of renting households in Whitmore Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 65.5% (±29.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.0% (±19.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.3% (±7.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Whitmore Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Whitmore Township | Macon County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.9% (±11.8 points) | 15.4% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.2% (±5.9 points) | 17.8% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.9% (±16.8 points) | 14.9% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 1.5% (±2.5 points) | 11.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 23.5% (±22.5 points) | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.0% (±19.3 points) | 31.8% | 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.
Whitmore Township against Macon County, its state and the nation
| Whitmore Township | Macon County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 65.5% (±29.6 points) | 40.4% (±3.4 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.0% (±19.3 points) | 31.8% (±2.8 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.3% (±7.2 points) | 25.8% (±1.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,729 (±$25,510) | $37,061 (±$1,668) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,037 (±$239) | $847 (±$22) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Whitmore Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Macon County (40.4%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Macon County, Whitmore Township ranks 3 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 303 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 Whitmore Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmore Township | — | 65.5% (±29.6 points) | — |
| Oreana | 0.9 mi | 34.5% (±30.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Argenta | 4.3 mi | 10.0% (±46.2 points) | Lower |
| Oakley Township | 4.5 mi | 0.0% (±70.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Friends Creek Township | 5.6 mi | 7.9% (±41.0 points) | Lower |
| Forsyth | 5.8 mi | 49.5% (±37.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hickory Point Township | 6.3 mi | 32.4% (±8.5 points) | Lower |
| Decatur | 6.6 mi | 41.9% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cerro Gordo | 6.9 mi | 39.4% (±25.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Argenta, IL (10.0%), Friends Creek Township, IL (7.9%), Hickory Point Township, IL (32.4%).
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 Macon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Niantic | 68.0% (±73.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Niantic Township | 68.0% (±73.7 points) |
| 3 | Whitmore Township | 65.5% (±29.6 points) |
| 4 | Long Creek Township | 58.9% (±17.0 points) |
| 5 | Forsyth | 49.5% (±37.8 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Macon | 46.4% (±23.9 points) |
| 6 (tie) | South Macon Township | 46.4% (±23.9 points) |
| 8 | Long Creek | 45.2% (±63.0 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Blue Mound | 44.8% (±29.2 points) |
Showing 9 of 27 places in Macon 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 Whitmore Township
Are renters in Whitmore Township rent-burdened?
65.5% of renting households in Whitmore 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 Whitmore Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Whitmore Township, IL spends 33.3% (±7.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitmore township, Macon County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitmore township, Macon County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitmore township, Macon 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 Whitmore township, Macon County, Illinois (county subdivision:81464, in state:17 county:115).
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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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