How many renters in New Pekin, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.1% (±22.8 points) of renting households in New Pekin, 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 31.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.1% (±22.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.1% (±19.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.3% (±16.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in New Pekin
| Share of income spent on rent | New Pekin | Washington County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 23.9% (±15.6 points) | 27.0% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.4% (±12.9 points) | 13.2% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.9% (±7.3 points) | 4.5% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.7% (±4.4 points) | 11.6% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.0% (±12.5 points) | 5.4% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.1% (±19.1 points) | 38.2% | 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.
New Pekin against Washington County, its state and the nation
| New Pekin | Washington County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.1% (±22.8 points) | 43.6% (±9.1 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.1% (±19.1 points) | 38.2% (±8.7 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.3% (±16.1 points) | 27.3% (±5.0 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | — | $36,514 (±$6,373) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $836 (±$77) | $780 (±$33) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In New Pekin, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Washington County (43.6%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Washington County, New Pekin ranks 8 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 402 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 New Pekin
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Pekin | — | 52.1% (±22.8 points) | — |
| Pierce Township | 3.2 mi | 55.8% (±25.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Borden | 4.1 mi | 24.5% (±20.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Polk Township (Washington County) | 4.2 mi | 21.1% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Washington County) | 4.5 mi | 100.0% (±125.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wood Township | 5.6 mi | 43.5% (±37.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Washington County) | 7.8 mi | 0.0% (±41.0 points) | Lower |
| Palmyra | 8.3 mi | 60.5% (±28.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salem | 8.4 mi | 56.0% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Franklin Township (Washington 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 Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Jackson Township (Washington County) | 100.0% (±125.0 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Monroe Township (Washington County) | 100.0% (±98.3 points) |
| 4 | Madison Township (Washington County) | 70.5% (±77.8 points) |
| 5 | Posey Township (Washington County) | 69.1% (±27.1 points) |
| 6 | Salem | 56.0% (±14.2 points) |
| 7 | Pierce Township | 55.8% (±25.8 points) |
| 8 | New Pekin | 52.1% (±22.8 points) |
| 9 | Washington Township (Washington County) | 49.7% (±13.5 points) |
| 10 | Campbellsburg | 37.4% (±28.8 points) |
| 11 | Brown Township (Washington County) | 36.8% (±28.5 points) |
| 12 | Polk Township (Washington County) | 21.1% (±26.0 points) |
| 13 | Gibson Township | 17.1% (±50.2 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Little York | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Washington 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 New Pekin
Are renters in New Pekin rent-burdened?
52.1% of renting households in New Pekin 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 New Pekin spend on rent?
The median renting household in New Pekin, IN spends 31.3% (±16.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Pekin town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Pekin town, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Pekin town, 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 New Pekin town, Indiana (place:53388, in state:18).
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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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