How many renters in Eel Township, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.8% (±8.9 points) of renting households in Eel Township, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.8% (±8.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.3% (±7.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.9% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Eel Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Eel Township | Cass County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.2% (±5.1 points) | 20.7% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.5% (±6.8 points) | 19.8% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.5% (±3.9 points) | 7.7% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.9% (±5.8 points) | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.5% (±4.0 points) | 6.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.3% (±7.9 points) | 33.8% | 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.
Eel Township against Cass County, its state and the nation
| Eel Township | Cass County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.8% (±8.9 points) | 40.5% (±7.4 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.3% (±7.9 points) | 33.8% (±6.7 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.9% (±3.1 points) | 25.8% (±3.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,232 (±$4,980) | $38,109 (±$6,047) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $795 (±$83) | $783 (±$49) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Eel Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cass County (40.5%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Cass County, Eel 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 704 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 Eel Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eel Township | — | 41.8% (±8.9 points) | — |
| Logansport | 0.4 mi | 41.0% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Cass County) | 4.1 mi | 60.7% (±47.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Noble Township (Cass County) | 4.2 mi | 0.0% (±74.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (Cass County) | 4.2 mi | 57.5% (±31.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Miami Township | 7.2 mi | 0.0% (±83.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tipton Township | 7.4 mi | 64.3% (±23.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bethlehem Township (Cass County) | 8.0 mi | 50.0% (±90.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Cass County) | 8.3 mi | 0.0% (±116.4 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 Cass County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Township (Cass County) | 100.0% (±51.1 points) |
| 2 | Tipton Township | 64.3% (±23.3 points) |
| 3 | Washington Township (Cass County) | 60.7% (±47.1 points) |
| 4 | Clay Township (Cass County) | 57.5% (±31.0 points) |
| 5 | Walton | 57.3% (±27.7 points) |
| 6 | Bethlehem Township (Cass County) | 50.0% (±90.2 points) |
| 7 | Eel Township | 41.8% (±8.9 points) |
| 8 | Logansport | 41.0% (±9.0 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Royal Center | 36.8% (±24.0 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Boone Township (Cass County) | 36.8% (±24.0 points) |
| 11 | Galveston | 18.5% (±19.5 points) |
| 12 | Jackson Township (Cass County) | 14.3% (±15.1 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Onward | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Cass 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 Eel Township
Are renters in Eel Township rent-burdened?
41.8% of renting households in Eel 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 Eel Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Eel Township, IN spends 26.9% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eel township, Cass County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eel township, Cass County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eel township, Cass 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 Eel township, Cass County, Indiana (county subdivision:20494, in state:18 county:017).
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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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