How many renters in Carter Township, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.1% (±19.0 points) of renting households in Carter Township, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
24.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.1% (±19.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 24.7% (±12.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.8% (±12.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Carter Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Carter Township | Spencer County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.8% (±4.9 points) | 11.5% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 21.8% (±16.1 points) | 18.9% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 25.5% (±14.0 points) | 14.7% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.8% (±1.6 points) | 16.7% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 23.4% (±14.7 points) | 13.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 24.7% (±12.1 points) | 25.1% | 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.
Carter Township against Spencer County, its state and the nation
| Carter Township | Spencer County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.1% (±19.0 points) | 38.3% (±9.5 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 24.7% (±12.1 points) | 25.1% (±6.7 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.8% (±12.4 points) | 26.5% (±2.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $39,542 (±$12,842) | $38,036 (±$9,030) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $817 (±$223) | $751 (±$136) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Carter Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Spencer County (38.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Spencer County, Carter Township ranks 3 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 507 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 Carter Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Township | — | 48.1% (±19.0 points) | — |
| Dale | 1.5 mi | 36.8% (±23.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Claus | 3.8 mi | 32.6% (±25.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gentryville | 5.3 mi | 30.8% (±33.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pigeon Township (Warrick County) | 6.2 mi | 0.0% (±135.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cass Township (Dubois County) | 6.3 mi | 36.8% (±52.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (Spencer County) | 6.5 mi | 18.8% (±40.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Spencer County) | 6.9 mi | 39.5% (±57.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Holland | 7.0 mi | 53.8% (±61.0 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 Spencer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chrisney | 56.2% (±36.2 points) |
| 2 | Jackson Township (Spencer County) | 55.0% (±41.2 points) |
| 3 | Carter Township | 48.1% (±19.0 points) |
| 4 | Grandview | 47.4% (±24.3 points) |
| 5 | Grass Township | 45.7% (±30.0 points) |
| 6 | Hammond Township | 42.2% (±22.7 points) |
| 7 | Ohio Township (Spencer County) | 40.0% (±15.5 points) |
| 8 | Harrison Township (Spencer County) | 39.5% (±57.0 points) |
| 9 | Dale | 36.8% (±23.6 points) |
Showing 9 of 16 places in Spencer 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 Carter Township
Are renters in Carter Township rent-burdened?
48.1% of renting households in Carter 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 Carter Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Carter Township, IN spends 24.8% (±12.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carter township, Spencer County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carter township, Spencer County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carter township, Spencer County, Indiana
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 Carter township, Spencer County, Indiana (county subdivision:10576, in state:18 county:147).
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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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