How many renters in Bicknell, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.1% (±18.8 points) of renting households in Bicknell, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.1% (±18.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.2% (±18.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.5% (±15.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bicknell
| Share of income spent on rent | Bicknell | Knox County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 24.9% (±16.4 points) | 21.1% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.6% (±15.4 points) | 15.2% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.7% (±13.5 points) | 10.7% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.8% (±6.4 points) | 15.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.9% (±4.7 points) | 8.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.2% (±18.2 points) | 29.1% | 38.9% | 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.
Bicknell against Knox County, its state and the nation
| Bicknell | Knox County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.1% (±18.8 points) | 37.8% (±6.6 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.2% (±18.2 points) | 29.1% (±5.5 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.5% (±15.5 points) | 26.0% (±2.2 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,253 (±$23,251) | $35,069 (±$4,742) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $844 (±$60) | $796 (±$45) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Bicknell, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Knox County (37.8%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Knox County, Bicknell ranks 7 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 663 of 1,492.
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 Bicknell
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicknell | — | 43.1% (±18.8 points) | — |
| Edwardsport | 4.0 mi | 45.9% (±43.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Knox County) | 4.8 mi | 56.0% (±21.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bruceville | 5.9 mi | 59.5% (±47.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vigo Township | 6.3 mi | 33.1% (±19.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Widner Township | 6.4 mi | 0.0% (±71.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Steen Township | 6.7 mi | 22.0% (±53.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Steele Township | 6.9 mi | 54.7% (±34.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wheatland | 7.7 mi | 22.0% (±53.5 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 Knox County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oaktown | 62.7% (±49.6 points) |
| 2 | Decker | 60.0% (±116.6 points) |
| 3 | Bruceville | 59.5% (±47.4 points) |
| 4 | Washington Township (Knox County) | 56.0% (±21.0 points) |
| 5 | Busseron Township | 47.4% (±39.8 points) |
| 6 | Edwardsport | 45.9% (±43.6 points) |
| 7 | Bicknell | 43.1% (±18.8 points) |
| 8 | Monroe City | 42.1% (±39.0 points) |
| 9 | Vincennes Township | 38.2% (±7.9 points) |
| 10 | Vincennes | 37.4% (±8.1 points) |
| 11 | Harrison Township (Knox County) | 36.7% (±36.2 points) |
| 12 | Vigo Township | 33.1% (±19.7 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Wheatland | 22.0% (±53.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Knox 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 Bicknell
Are renters in Bicknell rent-burdened?
43.1% of renting households in Bicknell 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 Bicknell spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bicknell, IN spends 23.5% (±15.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bicknell city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bicknell city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bicknell city, Indiana
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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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