What percentage of people rent in Chester Township (Wabash County), IN?
18.6% (±5.1 points) of the occupied homes in Chester Township (Wabash County), IN are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 489 renting households against 2,145 that own their home.
In Chester Township (Wabash County), the share of households that rent went from 32.4% in 2015–2019 to 18.6% in 2020–2024 (−13.8 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 18.6% (±5.1 points)
- Renting households
- 489 (±146)
- Median renter income
- $36,964 (±$21,726)
Who rents and who owns in Chester Township (Wabash County)
| Chester Township (Wabash County) | Wabash County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 18.6% (±5.1 points) | 19.5% (±2.2 points) | 29.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 489 (±146) | 2,474 (±281) | 799,766 (±7,038) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 2,145 (±208) | 10,200 (±392) | 1,916,243 (±9,865) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.5 (±0.3) | 2.0 (±0.2) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.5 (±0.2) | 2.4 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $36,964 (±$21,726) | $33,663 (±$6,785) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $71,748 (±$10,247) | $78,337 (±$5,972) | $87,459 (±$395) | $100,009 |
In Chester Township (Wabash County), the renter share is not measurably different from Wabash County (19.5%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (29.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Wabash County, Chester Township (Wabash County) ranks 4 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 791 of 1,600.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Chester Township (Wabash County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 32.4% (±5.2 points) | 18.6% (±5.1 points) | −13.8 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $764 (±$57) | $684 (±$42) | −10.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $58,873 (±$6,975) | $66,728 (±$8,965) | +13.3% | 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 Chester Township (Wabash County)
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Township (Wabash County) | — | 18.6% (±5.1 points) | — |
| North Manchester | 2.9 mi | 20.4% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warren Township (Huntington County) | 6.7 mi | 2.8% (±5.0 points) | Lower |
| Pleasant Township (Wabash County) | 6.9 mi | 18.3% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Kosciusko County) | 7.0 mi | 4.7% (±4.5 points) | Lower |
| Cleveland Township (Whitley County) | 7.2 mi | 19.2% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paw Paw Township | 8.3 mi | 8.9% (±5.7 points) | Lower |
| Sidney | 8.8 mi | 21.8% (±20.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Township (Kosciusko County) | 9.1 mi | 13.1% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Warren Township (Huntington County), IN (2.8%), Jackson Township (Kosciusko County), IN (4.7%), Paw Paw Township, IN (8.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Wabash County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wabash | 29.4% (±5.0 points) |
| 2 | Noble Township (Wabash County) | 24.4% (±4.1 points) |
| 3 | North Manchester | 20.4% (±6.4 points) |
| 4 | Chester Township (Wabash County) | 18.6% (±5.1 points) |
| 5 | Pleasant Township (Wabash County) | 18.3% (±11.7 points) |
| 6 | Lagro | 17.9% (±12.2 points) |
| 7 | Waltz Township | 16.4% (±7.5 points) |
| 8 | Liberty Township (Wabash County) | 15.4% (±8.1 points) |
| 9 | Roann | 15.1% (±8.2 points) |
| 10 | La Fontaine | 11.7% (±7.2 points) |
Showing 10 of 12 places in Wabash 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 Chester Township (Wabash County)
How many renters are there in Chester Township (Wabash County)?
Chester Township (Wabash County) has an estimated 489 (±146) renting households, 18.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Chester Township (Wabash County)?
In Chester Township (Wabash County), the share of households that rent went from 32.4% in 2015–2019 to 18.6% in 2020–2024 (−13.8 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Chester Township (Wabash County)?
A renting household in Chester Township (Wabash County) has 1.5 people on average, against 2.5 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Chester Township (Wabash County)?
The median renting household in Chester Township (Wabash County), IN has an income of $36,964 (±$21,726) a year, against $71,748 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester township, Wabash County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester township, Wabash County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester township, Wabash County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester township, Wabash County, Indiana
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester township, Wabash County, 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 Chester township, Wabash County, Indiana (county subdivision:12322, in state:18 county:169).
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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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