How many renters in Charlestown Township, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.6% (±15.8 points) of renting households in Charlestown Township, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.6% (±15.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.4% (±11.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.8% (±4.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Charlestown Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Charlestown Township | Clark County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.9% (±11.7 points) | 12.1% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.1% (±5.1 points) | 14.7% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.9% (±9.6 points) | 15.4% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.5% (±8.3 points) | 12.4% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.2% (±11.3 points) | 9.9% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.4% (±11.0 points) | 35.5% | 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.
Charlestown Township against Clark County, its state and the nation
| Charlestown Township | Clark County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.6% (±15.8 points) | 45.4% (±4.6 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.4% (±11.0 points) | 35.5% (±3.9 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.8% (±4.5 points) | 28.1% (±1.8 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $39,231 (±$9,736) | $47,524 (±$2,670) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $994 (±$116) | $1,129 (±$26) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Charlestown Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Clark County (45.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Clark County, Charlestown Township ranks 10 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 644 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 Charlestown Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Township | — | 43.6% (±15.8 points) | — |
| Charlestown | 2.5 mi | 44.9% (±17.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Goshen | 5.6 mi | 71.4% (±58.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oregon Township (Clark County) | 5.9 mi | 0.0% (±93.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Clark County) | 6.3 mi | 89.8% (±34.7 points) | Higher |
| Owen Township (Clark County) | 6.9 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Utica Township | 7.2 mi | 46.1% (±21.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Creek Township | 7.6 mi | 46.1% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sellersburg | 8.0 mi | 43.5% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Union Township (Clark County), IN (89.8%).
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 Clark County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (tie) | Silver Creek Township | 46.1% (±13.7 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Utica Township | 46.1% (±21.7 points) |
| 6 | Jeffersonville Township | 45.5% (±5.6 points) |
| 7 | Charlestown | 44.9% (±17.4 points) |
| 8 | Jeffersonville | 44.3% (±7.2 points) |
| 9 | Monroe Township (Clark County) | 43.8% (±41.2 points) |
| 10 | Charlestown Township | 43.6% (±15.8 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Sellersburg | 43.5% (±17.7 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Wood Township | 43.5% (±37.7 points) |
| 13 | Washington Township (Clark County) | 32.5% (±49.3 points) |
| 14 | Carr Township (Clark County) | 25.4% (±55.7 points) |
| 15 | Borden | 24.5% (±20.9 points) |
| 16 | Utica | 16.1% (±43.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Clark 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 Charlestown Township
Are renters in Charlestown Township rent-burdened?
43.6% of renting households in Charlestown 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 Charlestown Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Charlestown Township, IN spends 27.8% (±4.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlestown township, Clark County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlestown township, Clark County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlestown township, Clark 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 Charlestown township, Clark County, Indiana (county subdivision:12142, in state:18 county:019).
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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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