How many renters in Columbus Township, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.2% (±5.8 points) of renting households in Columbus 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 27.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.2% (±5.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.4% (±5.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.0% (±1.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Columbus Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Columbus Township | Bartholomew County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 22.6% (±3.9 points) | 23.5% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.1% (±3.1 points) | 11.7% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.1% (±3.3 points) | 9.4% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.9% (±4.2 points) | 12.8% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.8% (±2.5 points) | 9.0% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.4% (±5.2 points) | 33.6% | 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.
Columbus Township against Bartholomew County, its state and the nation
| Columbus Township | Bartholomew County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.2% (±5.8 points) | 42.6% (±5.4 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.4% (±5.2 points) | 33.6% (±4.9 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.0% (±1.9 points) | 27.1% (±1.7 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $47,887 (±$5,845) | $48,145 (±$4,606) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,148 (±$43) | $1,127 (±$39) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Columbus Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Bartholomew County (42.6%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (48.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Bartholomew County, Columbus Township ranks 7 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 692 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 Columbus Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Township | — | 42.2% (±5.8 points) | — |
| Columbus | 0.1 mi | 42.3% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (Bartholomew County) | 5.7 mi | 3.3% (±33.9 points) | Lower |
| Clifford | 5.9 mi | 9.3% (±13.8 points) | Lower |
| Harrison Township (Bartholomew County) | 6.3 mi | 54.0% (±51.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Taylorsville | 6.4 mi | 100.0% (±31.1 points) | Higher |
| Sand Creek Township (Bartholomew County) | 7.2 mi | 23.6% (±42.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| German Township (Bartholomew County) | 7.3 mi | 47.0% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Flat Rock Township | 7.4 mi | 9.3% (±13.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clay Township (Bartholomew County), IN (3.3%), Clifford, IN (9.3%), Flat Rock Township, IN (9.3%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Taylorsville, IN (100.0%).
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 Bartholomew County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taylorsville | 100.0% (±31.1 points) |
| 2 | Wayne Township (Bartholomew County) | 79.8% (±32.3 points) |
| 3 | Clifty Township | 58.5% (±57.8 points) |
| 4 | Harrison Township (Bartholomew County) | 54.0% (±51.5 points) |
| 5 | German Township (Bartholomew County) | 47.0% (±17.8 points) |
| 6 | Columbus | 42.3% (±5.8 points) |
| 7 | Columbus Township | 42.2% (±5.8 points) |
| 8 | Elizabethtown | 37.8% (±56.7 points) |
| 9 | Haw Creek Township | 33.5% (±24.7 points) |
| 10 | Jonesville | 33.3% (±120.2 points) |
| 11 | Hope | 29.3% (±35.2 points) |
| 12 | Sand Creek Township (Bartholomew County) | 23.6% (±42.3 points) |
| 13 | Rock Creek Township (Bartholomew County) | 10.8% (±59.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Bartholomew 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 Columbus Township
Are renters in Columbus Township rent-burdened?
42.2% of renting households in Columbus 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 Columbus Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Columbus Township, IN spends 27.0% (±1.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus township, Bartholomew County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus township, Bartholomew County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus township, Bartholomew 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 Columbus township, Bartholomew County, Indiana (county subdivision:14752, in state:18 county:005).
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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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