What percentage of people rent in Knox, IN?
40.6% (±9.5 points) of the occupied homes in Knox, IN are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 597 renting households against 872 that own their home.
In Knox, the share of households that rent went from 47.8% in 2015–2019 to 40.6% in 2020–2024 (−7.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 40.6% (±9.5 points)
- Renting households
- 597 (±175)
- Median renter income
- $20,922 (±$5,922)
Who rents and who owns in Knox
| Knox | Starke County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 40.6% (±9.5 points) | 17.0% (±2.3 points) | 29.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 597 (±175) | 1,530 (±225) | 799,766 (±7,038) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 872 (±148) | 7,453 (±255) | 1,916,243 (±9,865) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.8 (±0.4) | 2.1 (±0.2) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.7 (±0.3) | 2.7 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $20,922 (±$5,922) | $33,117 (±$4,967) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $70,921 (±$10,973) | $70,486 (±$5,585) | $87,459 (±$395) | $100,009 |
In Knox, the renter share is higher than in Starke County (17.0%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (29.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Starke County, Knox ranks 1 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 91 of 1,600.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Knox has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 47.8% (±8.2 points) | 40.6% (±9.5 points) | −7.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $626 (±$34) | $540 (±$109) | −13.7% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $36,628 (±$4,014) | $48,931 (±$8,491) | +33.6% | 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.
Households that rent in places near Knox
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox | — | 40.6% (±9.5 points) | — |
| Center Township (Starke County) | 1.3 mi | 27.8% (±6.3 points) | Lower |
| California Township | 4.8 mi | 16.5% (±6.2 points) | Lower |
| Washington Township (Starke County) | 5.5 mi | 7.1% (±4.6 points) | Lower |
| Hamlet | 6.4 mi | 22.5% (±10.0 points) | Lower |
| Jackson Township (Starke County) | 6.6 mi | 5.7% (±10.0 points) | Lower |
| Davis Township (Starke County) | 6.7 mi | 18.0% (±10.2 points) | Lower |
| North Bend Township | 7.3 mi | 10.9% (±10.0 points) | Lower |
| Oregon Township (Starke County) | 8.4 mi | 6.8% (±3.6 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Center Township (Starke County), IN (27.8%), California Township, IN (16.5%), Washington Township (Starke County), IN (7.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Starke County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knox | 40.6% (±9.5 points) |
| 2 | North Judson | 34.6% (±7.6 points) |
| 3 | Center Township (Starke County) | 27.8% (±6.3 points) |
| 4 | Hamlet | 22.5% (±10.0 points) |
| 5 | Wayne Township (Starke County) | 19.8% (±5.1 points) |
| 6 | Davis Township (Starke County) | 18.0% (±10.2 points) |
| 7 | California Township | 16.5% (±6.2 points) |
Showing 7 of 13 places in Starke 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 Knox
How many renters are there in Knox?
Knox has an estimated 597 (±175) renting households, 40.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Knox?
In Knox, the share of households that rent went from 47.8% in 2015–2019 to 40.6% in 2020–2024 (−7.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Knox?
A renting household in Knox has 1.8 people on average, against 2.7 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Knox?
The median renting household in Knox, IN has an income of $20,922 (±$5,922) a year, against $70,921 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Knox city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Knox city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Knox city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Knox city, Indiana
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Knox city, 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 Knox city, Indiana (place:40374, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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