How many renters in Jefferson Township (Wayne County), IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.7% (±14.4 points) of renting households in Jefferson Township (Wayne County), IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.7% (±14.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.0% (±13.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.9% (±8.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Jefferson Township (Wayne County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Jefferson Township (Wayne County) | Wayne County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.7% (±11.3 points) | 12.6% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.6% (±14.4 points) | 11.6% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.3% (±5.4 points) | 14.0% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.7% (±9.6 points) | 10.6% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.7% (±5.4 points) | 8.0% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.0% (±13.4 points) | 43.3% | 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.
Jefferson Township (Wayne County) against Wayne County, its state and the nation
| Jefferson Township (Wayne County) | Wayne County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.7% (±14.4 points) | 51.3% (±5.4 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.0% (±13.4 points) | 43.3% (±4.7 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.9% (±8.1 points) | 30.8% (±2.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $30,446 (±$7,089) | $29,153 (±$3,605) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $689 (±$96) | $815 (±$29) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Jefferson Township (Wayne County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Wayne County (51.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Wayne County, Jefferson Township (Wayne County) ranks 10 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 461 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 Jefferson Township (Wayne County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township (Wayne County) | — | 49.7% (±14.4 points) | — |
| Hagerstown | 0.4 mi | 49.1% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Wayne County) | 4.7 mi | 4.5% (±68.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Wayne County) | 4.8 mi | 0.0% (±85.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (Wayne County) | 4.9 mi | 55.0% (±83.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Economy | 5.4 mi | 20.0% (±111.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greens Fork | 5.9 mi | 25.0% (±97.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Henry County) | 6.1 mi | 81.8% (±64.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Wayne County) | 6.2 mi | 59.0% (±12.7 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 Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Jackson Township (Wayne County) | 59.0% (±12.7 points) |
| 5 | Clay Township (Wayne County) | 55.0% (±83.2 points) |
| 6 | Cambridge City | 54.2% (±15.8 points) |
| 7 | East Germantown | 53.9% (±32.6 points) |
| 8 | Richmond | 52.6% (±6.8 points) |
| 9 | Wayne Township (Wayne County) | 51.9% (±6.7 points) |
| 10 | Jefferson Township (Wayne County) | 49.7% (±14.4 points) |
| 11 | Hagerstown | 49.1% (±15.6 points) |
| 12 | Fountain City | 47.1% (±27.6 points) |
| 13 | Dublin | 43.3% (±26.0 points) |
| 14 | Boston | 40.0% (±38.0 points) |
| 15 | New Garden Township | 30.8% (±20.7 points) |
| 16 | Mount Auburn | 28.6% (±111.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Wayne 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 Jefferson Township (Wayne County)
Are renters in Jefferson Township (Wayne County) rent-burdened?
49.7% of renting households in Jefferson Township (Wayne 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 Jefferson Township (Wayne County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Jefferson Township (Wayne County), IN spends 29.9% (±8.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Wayne County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Wayne County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Wayne 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 Jefferson township, Wayne County, Indiana (county subdivision:38286, in state:18 county:177).
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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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