What is the median household income in Jackson Township (Owen County), IN?
The median household income in Jackson Township (Owen County), IN is $55,109 (±$18,369) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $954 a month would take about $38,200 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Jackson Township (Owen County), the median household income went from $31,092 in 2015–2019 to $55,109 in 2020–2024 (+77.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $55,109 (±$18,369)
- Median renter income
- $40,688 (±$26,456)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $38,200
Income in Jackson Township (Owen County) against Owen County, its state and the nation
| Jackson Township (Owen County) | Owen County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,109 (±$18,369) | $62,464 (±$5,041) | $71,957 (±$352) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $40,688 (±$26,456) | $38,798 (±$5,789) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $58,229 (±$22,756) | $69,971 (±$3,780) | $87,459 (±$395) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $954 (±$35) | $911 (±$62) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Jackson Township (Owen County), median household income is not measurably different from Owen County ($62,464).
It is not measurably different from Indiana ($71,957).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Owen County, Jackson Township (Owen County) ranks 11 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 1273 of 1,568.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Jackson Township (Owen County)
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $954 a month ($11,448 a year) needs an income of about $38,200 a year.
The median renting household in Jackson Township (Owen County) earns $40,688 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $31,092 (±$13,496) | $55,109 (±$18,369) | +77.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $853 (±$29) | $954 (±$35) | +11.8% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $95,800 (±$13,278) | $141,700 (±$43,708) | +47.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Jackson Township (Owen County)
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Township (Owen County) | — | $55,109 (±$18,369) | — |
| Jennings Township (Owen County) | 3.8 mi | $43,646 (±$11,305) | Not measurably different |
| Morgan Township (Owen County) | 4.4 mi | $52,455 (±$6,387) | Not measurably different |
| Cass Township (Clay County) | 5.2 mi | $51,711 (±$41,203) | Not measurably different |
| Cloverdale Township | 6.6 mi | $66,277 (±$9,460) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Clay County) | 6.8 mi | $48,594 (±$21,301) | Not measurably different |
| Montgomery Township (Owen County) | 7.3 mi | $59,637 (±$6,890) | Not measurably different |
| Cloverdale | 7.9 mi | $42,243 (±$14,769) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor Township (Owen County) | 8.1 mi | $54,896 (±$30,935) | 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.
Median household income across Owen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Jefferson Township (Owen County) | $63,958 (±$42,771) |
| 6 | Wayne Township (Owen County) | $63,802 (±$11,375) |
| 7 | Washington Township (Owen County) | $62,182 (±$8,388) |
| 8 | Gosport | $59,886 (±$16,371) |
| 9 | Montgomery Township (Owen County) | $59,637 (±$6,890) |
| 10 | Franklin Township (Owen County) | $59,125 (±$48,425) |
| 11 | Jackson Township (Owen County) | $55,109 (±$18,369) |
| 12 | Taylor Township (Owen County) | $54,896 (±$30,935) |
| 13 | Morgan Township (Owen County) | $52,455 (±$6,387) |
| 14 | Spencer | $48,378 (±$6,582) |
| 15 | Jennings Township (Owen County) | $43,646 (±$11,305) |
Showing 11 of 15 places in Owen County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Jackson Township (Owen County)
What is the median household income in Jackson Township (Owen County)?
The median household income in Jackson Township (Owen County) is $55,109 (±$18,369) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Jackson Township (Owen County)?
About $38,200 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $954 a month.
Have incomes in Jackson Township (Owen County) kept up with inflation?
In Jackson Township (Owen County), the median household income went from $31,092 in 2015–2019 to $55,109 in 2020–2024 (+77.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Jackson Township (Owen County)?
The median renting household in Jackson Township (Owen County), IN earns $40,688 (±$26,456) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jackson township, Owen County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jackson township, Owen County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jackson township, Owen County, Indiana
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jackson township, Owen County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jackson township, Owen County, Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jackson township, Owen County, Indiana
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Jackson township, Owen County, Indiana (county subdivision:37278, in state:18 county:119).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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