How many renters in Knight Township, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.1% (±4.8 points) of renting households in Knight Township, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.1% (±4.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.8% (±4.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.2% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Knight Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Knight Township | Vanderburgh County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.6% (±1.8 points) | 12.6% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.0% (±3.0 points) | 14.5% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.4% (±2.6 points) | 12.4% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.0% (±3.2 points) | 12.6% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.3% (±2.1 points) | 8.6% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.8% (±4.3 points) | 39.3% | 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.
Knight Township against Vanderburgh County, its state and the nation
| Knight Township | Vanderburgh County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.1% (±4.8 points) | 47.9% (±3.1 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.8% (±4.3 points) | 39.3% (±2.7 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.2% (±1.8 points) | 29.2% (±1.1 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,770 (±$3,287) | $39,531 (±$2,650) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,009 (±$31) | $985 (±$17) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Knight Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Vanderburgh County (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Vanderburgh County, Knight Township ranks 4 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 508 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 Knight Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knight Township | — | 48.1% (±4.8 points) | — |
| Evansville | 2.5 mi | 47.8% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pigeon Township (Vanderburgh County) | 4.0 mi | 52.2% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Melody Hill | 4.0 mi | 30.8% (±38.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newburgh | 5.1 mi | 22.1% (±15.7 points) | Lower |
| Ohio Township (Warrick County) | 5.8 mi | 40.8% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Vanderburgh County) | 5.9 mi | 37.9% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland (community) | 6.4 mi | 13.4% (±32.0 points) | Lower |
| Chandler | 8.2 mi | 31.0% (±28.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Newburgh, IN (22.1%), Highland (community), IN (13.4%).
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 Vanderburgh County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Township (Vanderburgh County) | 70.9% (±36.6 points) |
| 2 | Darmstadt | 64.1% (±51.2 points) |
| 3 | Pigeon Township (Vanderburgh County) | 52.2% (±5.7 points) |
| 4 | Knight Township | 48.1% (±4.8 points) |
| 5 | Evansville | 47.8% (±3.3 points) |
| 6 | Perry Township (Vanderburgh County) | 47.1% (±8.0 points) |
| 7 | Center Township (Vanderburgh County) | 37.9% (±9.1 points) |
| 8 | Melody Hill | 30.8% (±38.0 points) |
| 9 | German Township (Vanderburgh County) | 20.9% (±23.2 points) |
| 10 | Highland (community) | 13.4% (±32.0 points) |
Showing 10 of 12 places in Vanderburgh 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 Knight Township
Are renters in Knight Township rent-burdened?
48.1% of renting households in Knight 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 Knight Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Knight Township, IN spends 29.2% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Knight township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Knight township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Knight township, Vanderburgh 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 Knight township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana (county subdivision:40212, in state:18 county:163).
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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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