What percentage of people rent in Argos, IN?
23.9% (±7.5 points) of the occupied homes in Argos, IN are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 174 renting households against 554 that own their home.
In Argos, the share of households that rent went from 35.4% in 2015–2019 to 23.9% in 2020–2024 (−11.5 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 23.9% (±7.5 points)
- Renting households
- 174 (±56)
- Median renter income
- $49,844 (±$11,427)
Who rents and who owns in Argos
| Argos | Marshall County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 23.9% (±7.5 points) | 23.6% (±2.4 points) | 29.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 174 (±56) | 4,197 (±441) | 799,766 (±7,038) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 554 (±94) | 13,561 (±434) | 1,916,243 (±9,865) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 3.4 (±0.8) | 2.2 (±0.2) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.2 (±0.3) | 2.7 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $49,844 (±$11,427) | $45,820 (±$4,742) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $63,214 (±$3,188) | $82,494 (±$4,726) | $87,459 (±$395) | $100,009 |
In Argos, the renter share is not measurably different from Marshall County (23.6%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (29.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Marshall County, Argos ranks 7 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 545 of 1,600.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Argos has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 35.4% (±7.7 points) | 23.9% (±7.5 points) | −11.5 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $760 (±$78) | $946 (±$57) | +24.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $47,298 (±$5,589) | $61,667 (±$6,961) | +30.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Argos
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argos | — | 23.9% (±7.5 points) | — |
| Walnut Township (Marshall County) | 2.5 mi | 21.0% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Township (Marshall County) | 2.9 mi | 3.8% (±5.6 points) | Lower |
| Center Township (Marshall County) | 6.1 mi | 31.3% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Fulton County) | 7.0 mi | 6.5% (±9.1 points) | Lower |
| Tippecanoe Township (Marshall County) | 7.9 mi | 8.1% (±7.3 points) | Lower |
| Union Township (Marshall County) | 8.0 mi | 23.3% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bourbon | 8.3 mi | 32.4% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plymouth | 8.4 mi | 42.2% (±5.6 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Green Township (Marshall County), IN (3.8%), Richland Township (Fulton County), IN (6.5%), Tippecanoe Township (Marshall County), IN (8.1%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Plymouth, IN (42.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Marshall County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plymouth | 42.2% (±5.6 points) |
| 2 | Bremen | 34.1% (±9.1 points) |
| 3 | Culver | 33.5% (±8.4 points) |
| 4 | Bourbon | 32.4% (±8.7 points) |
| 5 | Center Township (Marshall County) | 31.3% (±4.3 points) |
| 6 | German Township (Marshall County) | 25.3% (±6.4 points) |
| 7 | Argos | 23.9% (±7.5 points) |
| 8 | Union Township (Marshall County) | 23.3% (±5.3 points) |
| 9 | Bourbon Township | 22.4% (±6.5 points) |
| 10 | Walnut Township (Marshall County) | 21.0% (±5.9 points) |
| 11 | North Township (Marshall County) | 17.9% (±6.9 points) |
| 12 (tie) | La Paz | 13.7% (±13.7 points) |
| 12 (tie) | West Township | 13.7% (±6.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Marshall County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Argos
How many renters are there in Argos?
Argos has an estimated 174 (±56) renting households, 23.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Argos?
In Argos, the share of households that rent went from 35.4% in 2015–2019 to 23.9% in 2020–2024 (−11.5 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Argos?
A renting household in Argos has 3.4 people on average, against 2.2 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Argos?
The median renting household in Argos, IN has an income of $49,844 (±$11,427) a year, against $63,214 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Argos town, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Argos town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Argos town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Argos town, Indiana
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Argos town, Indiana
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Argos town, Indiana (place:02044, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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