How many renters in Mitchell, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.3% (±20.4 points) of renting households in Mitchell, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.3% (±20.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.1% (±17.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.2% (±6.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mitchell
| Share of income spent on rent | Mitchell | Lawrence County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.9% (±8.9 points) | 15.6% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 3.5% (±4.3 points) | 9.1% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 26.0% (±16.5 points) | 17.8% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.4% (±9.7 points) | 10.2% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.2% (±11.2 points) | 11.3% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.1% (±17.0 points) | 36.1% | 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.
Mitchell against Lawrence County, its state and the nation
| Mitchell | Lawrence County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.3% (±20.4 points) | 47.4% (±8.1 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.1% (±17.0 points) | 36.1% (±7.1 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.2% (±6.7 points) | 28.7% (±3.0 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,569 (±$22,373) | $30,053 (±$2,678) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $849 (±$116) | $845 (±$31) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Mitchell, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lawrence County (47.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lawrence County, Mitchell ranks 5 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 496 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 Mitchell
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell | — | 48.3% (±20.4 points) | — |
| Marion Township (Lawrence County) | 1.0 mi | 44.2% (±18.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orleans | 5.4 mi | 47.2% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orleans Township | 6.1 mi | 49.4% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spice Valley Township | 7.1 mi | 100.0% (±91.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bedford | 8.5 mi | 54.0% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shawswick Township | 8.6 mi | 50.1% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northwest Township | 9.9 mi | 100.0% (±135.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northeast Township | 10.0 mi | 0.0% (±103.4 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 Lawrence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spice Valley Township | 100.0% (±91.9 points) |
| 2 | Pleasant Run Township | 55.0% (±47.7 points) |
| 3 | Bedford | 54.0% (±9.8 points) |
| 4 | Shawswick Township | 50.1% (±8.9 points) |
| 5 | Mitchell | 48.3% (±20.4 points) |
| 6 | Marion Township (Lawrence County) | 44.2% (±18.0 points) |
| 7 | Indian Creek Township (Lawrence County) | 31.5% (±32.4 points) |
| 8 | Oolitic | 22.2% (±14.5 points) |
| 9 | Marshall Township | 16.0% (±52.5 points) |
| 10 | Perry Township (Lawrence County) | 0.0% (±60.8 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 Mitchell
Are renters in Mitchell rent-burdened?
48.3% of renting households in Mitchell 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 Mitchell spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mitchell, IN spends 29.2% (±6.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mitchell city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mitchell city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mitchell city, Indiana
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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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