What is the median household income in Churubusco, IN?
The median household income in Churubusco, IN is $65,086 (±$11,559) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $683 a month would take about $27,300 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Churubusco, the median household income went from $43,359 in 2015–2019 to $65,086 in 2020–2024 (+50.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $65,086 (±$11,559)
- Median renter income
- $29,917 (±$9,691)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $27,300
Income in Churubusco against Whitley County, its state and the nation
| Churubusco | Whitley County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,086 (±$11,559) | $78,083 (±$4,394) | $71,957 (±$352) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $29,917 (±$9,691) | $44,826 (±$6,156) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $74,647 (±$7,197) | $86,330 (±$5,636) | $87,459 (±$395) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $683 (±$148) | $934 (±$41) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Churubusco, median household income is lower than in Whitley County ($78,083).
It is not measurably different from Indiana ($71,957).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Whitley County, Churubusco ranks 10 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 951 of 1,568.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Churubusco
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $683 a month ($8,196 a year) needs an income of about $27,300 a year.
The median renting household in Churubusco earns $29,917 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,359 (±$5,406) | $65,086 (±$11,559) | +50.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $732 (±$39) | $683 (±$148) | −6.7% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $100,600 (±$6,546) | $152,300 (±$16,102) | +51.4% | Up 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.
Median household income in places near Churubusco
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churubusco | — | $65,086 (±$11,559) | — |
| Smith Township (Whitley County) | 2.4 mi | $81,761 (±$10,675) | Higher |
| Eel River Township (Allen County) | 3.3 mi | $99,966 (±$11,817) | Higher |
| Green Township (Noble County) | 5.6 mi | $89,792 (±$39,270) | Not measurably different |
| Swan Township | 6.5 mi | $112,056 (±$17,185) | Higher |
| Lake Township (Allen County) | 6.7 mi | $86,818 (±$18,988) | Not measurably different |
| Tri-Lakes | 7.1 mi | $115,250 (±$44,086) | Higher |
| Union Township (Whitley County) | 7.8 mi | $78,125 (±$10,105) | Not measurably different |
| Thorncreek Township | 8.0 mi | $112,548 (±$17,828) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Smith Township (Whitley County), IN ($81,761), Eel River Township (Allen County), IN ($99,966), Swan Township, IN ($112,056).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Whitley County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Jefferson Township (Whitley County) | $105,481 (±$35,345) |
| 5 | Smith Township (Whitley County) | $81,761 (±$10,675) |
| 6 | Union Township (Whitley County) | $78,125 (±$10,105) |
| 7 | Richland Township (Whitley County) | $72,950 (±$43,534) |
| 8 | Columbia Township (Whitley County) | $70,071 (±$6,467) |
| 9 | Columbia City | $68,089 (±$6,484) |
| 10 | Churubusco | $65,086 (±$11,559) |
| 11 | Cleveland Township (Whitley County) | $61,302 (±$3,801) |
| 12 | South Whitley | $58,068 (±$8,909) |
| 13 | Etna-Troy Township | $57,163 (±$17,216) |
| 14 | Larwill | $56,528 (±$7,612) |
Showing 11 of 14 places in Whitley 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 Churubusco
What is the median household income in Churubusco?
The median household income in Churubusco is $65,086 (±$11,559) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Churubusco?
About $27,300 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $683 a month.
Have incomes in Churubusco kept up with inflation?
In Churubusco, the median household income went from $43,359 in 2015–2019 to $65,086 in 2020–2024 (+50.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Churubusco?
The median renting household in Churubusco, IN earns $29,917 (±$9,691) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Churubusco town, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Churubusco town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Churubusco town, Indiana
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Churubusco town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Churubusco town, Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Churubusco 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 Churubusco town, Indiana (place:12610, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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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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