How many renters in Columbia Township (Whitley County), IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.4% (±12.5 points) of renting households in Columbia Township (Whitley County), IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.4% (±12.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.4% (±11.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.2% (±5.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Columbia Township (Whitley County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Columbia Township (Whitley County) | Whitley County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.4% (±8.6 points) | 20.3% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 21.6% (±8.0 points) | 17.8% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.3% (±6.8 points) | 10.0% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.3% (±7.0 points) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.0% (±5.4 points) | 8.1% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.4% (±11.3 points) | 32.8% | 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.
Columbia Township (Whitley County) against Whitley County, its state and the nation
| Columbia Township (Whitley County) | Whitley County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.4% (±12.5 points) | 40.9% (±8.7 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.4% (±11.3 points) | 32.8% (±7.3 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.2% (±5.3 points) | 25.9% (±3.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,344 (±$11,565) | $44,826 (±$6,156) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $941 (±$54) | $934 (±$41) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Columbia Township (Whitley County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Whitley County (40.9%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Whitley County, Columbia Township (Whitley County) ranks 6 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 717 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 Columbia Township (Whitley County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Township (Whitley County) | — | 41.4% (±12.5 points) | — |
| Columbia City | 2.2 mi | 43.5% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Whitley County) | 5.5 mi | 44.2% (±25.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thorncreek Township | 5.7 mi | 0.0% (±55.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Whitley County) | 6.3 mi | 82.7% (±55.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Whitley County) | 6.6 mi | 33.3% (±79.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Larwill | 7.0 mi | 100.0% (±60.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Whitley | 7.3 mi | 27.3% (±29.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tri-Lakes | 8.3 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 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 Whitley County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larwill | 100.0% (±60.5 points) |
| 2 | Richland Township (Whitley County) | 82.7% (±55.6 points) |
| 3 | Etna-Troy Township | 73.6% (±58.5 points) |
| 4 | Union Township (Whitley County) | 44.2% (±25.5 points) |
| 5 | Columbia City | 43.5% (±11.8 points) |
| 6 | Columbia Township (Whitley County) | 41.4% (±12.5 points) |
| 7 | Churubusco | 34.9% (±18.2 points) |
| 8 | Washington Township (Whitley County) | 33.3% (±79.3 points) |
| 9 | Cleveland Township (Whitley County) | 31.6% (±25.5 points) |
| 10 | Smith Township (Whitley County) | 29.9% (±15.6 points) |
| 11 | South Whitley | 27.3% (±29.2 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Tri-Lakes | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 13 places in Whitley 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 Columbia Township (Whitley County)
Are renters in Columbia Township (Whitley County) rent-burdened?
41.4% of renting households in Columbia Township (Whitley County) 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 Columbia Township (Whitley County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Columbia Township (Whitley County), IN spends 26.2% (±5.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia township, Whitley County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia township, Whitley County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia township, Whitley 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 Columbia township, Whitley County, Indiana (county subdivision:14698, in state:18 county:183).
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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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