How many renters in Licking Township, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.8% (±16.3 points) of renting households in Licking Township, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.8% (±16.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 22.2% (±10.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.9% (±7.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Licking Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Licking Township | Blackford County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.6% (±9.4 points) | 14.6% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.7% (±7.7 points) | 11.6% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 22.7% (±12.6 points) | 22.1% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.1% (±4.7 points) | 5.3% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 25.6% (±12.7 points) | 20.8% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 22.2% (±10.2 points) | 25.5% | 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.
Licking Township against Blackford County, its state and the nation
| Licking Township | Blackford County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.8% (±16.3 points) | 46.3% (±13.4 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 22.2% (±10.2 points) | 25.5% (±8.9 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.9% (±7.9 points) | 26.5% (±7.0 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $29,375 (±$9,678) | $28,112 (±$6,967) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $726 (±$125) | $699 (±$88) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Licking Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Blackford County (46.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Blackford County, Licking Township ranks 2 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 513 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 Licking Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licking Township | — | 47.8% (±16.3 points) | — |
| Hartford City | 1.8 mi | 51.7% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shamrock Lakes | 2.8 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Blackford County) | 5.9 mi | 25.6% (±67.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Blackford County) | 6.1 mi | 0.0% (±120.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Delaware County) | 6.2 mi | 30.4% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Grant County) | 6.4 mi | 22.2% (±14.4 points) | Lower |
| Matthews | 6.8 mi | 8.3% (±47.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Upland | 6.8 mi | 26.5% (±20.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jefferson Township (Grant County), IN (22.2%).
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 Blackford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartford City | 51.7% (±17.3 points) |
| 2 | Licking Township | 47.8% (±16.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Montpelier | 47.3% (±16.1 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Harrison Township (Blackford County) | 47.3% (±16.1 points) |
| 5 | Jackson Township (Blackford County) | 25.6% (±67.8 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Shamrock Lakes | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Washington Township (Blackford County) | 0.0% (±120.3 points) |
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 Licking Township
Are renters in Licking Township rent-burdened?
47.8% of renting households in Licking 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 Licking Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Licking Township, IN spends 27.9% (±7.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Licking township, Blackford County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Licking township, Blackford County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Licking township, Blackford 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 Licking township, Blackford County, Indiana (county subdivision:43650, in state:18 county:009).
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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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