How many renters in Dunkirk, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
64.6% (±22.9 points) of renting households in Dunkirk, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 64.6% (±22.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 57.8% (±21.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in Dunkirk
| Share of income spent on rent | Dunkirk | Jay County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.3% (±11.5 points) | 19.8% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.4% (±9.2 points) | 13.8% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.3% (±7.9 points) | 8.2% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.5% (±13.1 points) | 6.4% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.8% (±7.7 points) | 14.8% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 57.8% (±21.6 points) | 36.9% | 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.
Dunkirk against Jay County, its state and the nation
| Dunkirk | Jay County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 64.6% (±22.9 points) | 51.7% (±9.4 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 57.8% (±21.6 points) | 36.9% (±7.2 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 30.6% (±3.4 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $15,417 (±$6,349) | $29,167 (±$5,104) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $700 (±$272) | $770 (±$28) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Dunkirk, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jay County (51.7%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Jay County, Dunkirk ranks 3 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 185 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 Dunkirk
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkirk | — | 64.6% (±22.9 points) | — |
| Richland Township (Jay County) | 2.5 mi | 52.8% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Redkey | 3.4 mi | 32.2% (±37.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Niles Township | 3.8 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Blackford County) | 4.9 mi | 25.6% (±67.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Albany | 4.9 mi | 35.5% (±17.3 points) | Lower |
| Jefferson Township (Jay County) | 7.2 mi | 54.8% (±73.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Township (Randolph County) | 7.6 mi | 77.8% (±58.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware Township (Delaware County) | 7.9 mi | 48.3% (±18.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Albany, IN (35.5%).
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 Jay County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Township (Jay County) | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 | Madison Township (Jay County) | 68.6% (±32.6 points) |
| 3 | Dunkirk | 64.6% (±22.9 points) |
| 4 | Salamonia | 57.6% (±39.5 points) |
| 5 | Jefferson Township (Jay County) | 54.8% (±73.6 points) |
| 6 | Wayne Township (Jay County) | 54.1% (±14.4 points) |
| 7 | Richland Township (Jay County) | 52.8% (±16.5 points) |
| 8 | Portland | 51.9% (±14.0 points) |
| 9 | Redkey | 32.2% (±37.9 points) |
Showing 9 of 14 places in Jay 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 Dunkirk
Are renters in Dunkirk rent-burdened?
64.6% of renting households in Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk spend on rent?
The median renting household in Dunkirk, IN spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dunkirk city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dunkirk city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dunkirk city, 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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