How many renters in Clarksville, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.5% (±8.8 points) of renting households in Clarksville, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.5% (±8.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.1% (±7.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.2% (±2.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Clarksville
| Share of income spent on rent | Clarksville | Clark County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.5% (±5.8 points) | 12.1% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.0% (±4.9 points) | 14.7% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.5% (±4.2 points) | 15.4% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.5% (±4.7 points) | 12.4% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.4% (±5.4 points) | 9.9% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.1% (±7.0 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.
Clarksville against Clark County, its state and the nation
| Clarksville | Clark County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.5% (±8.8 points) | 45.4% (±4.6 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.1% (±7.0 points) | 35.5% (±3.9 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.2% (±2.9 points) | 28.1% (±1.8 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $45,653 (±$4,521) | $47,524 (±$2,670) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,110 (±$54) | $1,129 (±$26) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Clarksville, 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, Clarksville ranks 3 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 432 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 Clarksville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville | — | 50.5% (±8.8 points) | — |
| Jeffersonville Township | 1.6 mi | 45.5% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Albany | 3.1 mi | 47.3% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Albany Township | 3.5 mi | 46.8% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jeffersonville | 3.9 mi | 44.3% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Creek Township | 5.0 mi | 46.1% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sellersburg | 5.4 mi | 43.5% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Utica Township | 5.5 mi | 46.1% (±21.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Hills | 5.7 mi | 78.1% (±67.2 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 Clark County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union Township (Clark County) | 89.8% (±34.7 points) |
| 2 | Henryville | 71.6% (±49.5 points) |
| 3 | Clarksville | 50.5% (±8.8 points) |
| 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) |
Showing 9 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 Clarksville
Are renters in Clarksville rent-burdened?
50.5% of renting households in Clarksville 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 Clarksville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Clarksville, IN spends 30.2% (±2.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clarksville town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clarksville town, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clarksville town, 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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