How many renters in Mount Vernon, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.4% (±12.1 points) of renting households in Mount Vernon, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.4% (±12.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.1% (±11.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.3% (±11.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Mount Vernon
| Share of income spent on rent | Mount Vernon | Posey County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.1% (±10.3 points) | 17.2% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.4% (±9.1 points) | 25.3% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.4% (±9.2 points) | 10.0% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.8% (±3.6 points) | 7.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.3% (±3.3 points) | 2.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.1% (±11.6 points) | 37.7% | 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.
Mount Vernon against Posey County, its state and the nation
| Mount Vernon | Posey County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.4% (±12.1 points) | 40.4% (±8.7 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.1% (±11.6 points) | 37.7% (±8.5 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.3% (±11.7 points) | 23.8% (±4.8 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $28,705 (±$7,323) | $36,875 (±$8,317) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $783 (±$102) | $782 (±$86) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Mount Vernon, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Posey County (40.4%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Posey County, Mount Vernon ranks 5 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 494 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 Mount Vernon
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | — | 48.4% (±12.1 points) | — |
| Black Township | 1.6 mi | 46.7% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marrs Township | 7.3 mi | 34.3% (±38.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lynn Township | 7.9 mi | 100.0% (±116.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Emma Township | 11 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Robinson Township | 11 mi | 78.6% (±56.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Uniontown | 11 mi | 17.0% (±22.1 points) | Lower |
| Center Township (Posey County) | 12 mi | 0.0% (±39.0 points) | Lower |
| Harmony Township (Posey County) | 12 mi | 31.0% (±48.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Uniontown, KY (17.0%), Center Township (Posey County), IN (0.0%).
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 Posey County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Griffin | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Bethel Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Lynn Township | 100.0% (±116.3 points) |
| 4 | Robinson Township | 78.6% (±56.4 points) |
| 5 | Mount Vernon | 48.4% (±12.1 points) |
| 6 | Black Township | 46.7% (±11.2 points) |
| 7 | New Harmony | 40.3% (±57.8 points) |
| 8 | Marrs Township | 34.3% (±38.0 points) |
| 9 | Harmony Township (Posey County) | 31.0% (±48.5 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Poseyville | 12.9% (±14.5 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Robb Township | 12.9% (±14.5 points) |
Showing 11 of 14 places in Posey 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 Mount Vernon
Are renters in Mount Vernon rent-burdened?
48.4% of renting households in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon spend on rent?
The median renting household in Mount Vernon, IN spends 28.3% (±11.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Vernon city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Vernon city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Vernon 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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