What percentage of people rent in Otter Creek Township (Ripley County), IN?
22.3% (±9.8 points) of the occupied homes in Otter Creek Township (Ripley County), IN are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 156 renting households against 544 that own their home.
In Otter Creek Township (Ripley County), the share of households that rent went from 24.5% in 2015–2019 to 22.3% in 2020–2024 (−2.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 22.3% (±9.8 points)
- Renting households
- 156 (±73)
Who rents and who owns in Otter Creek Township (Ripley County)
| Otter Creek Township (Ripley County) | Ripley County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 22.3% (±9.8 points) | 23.2% (±2.6 points) | 29.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 156 (±73) | 2,670 (±330) | 799,766 (±7,038) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 544 (±131) | 8,861 (±282) | 1,916,243 (±9,865) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.0 (±0.7) | 1.9 (±0.2) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.4 (±0.4) | 2.7 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | — | $38,289 (±$5,223) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $85,931 (±$32,240) | $83,686 (±$7,130) | $87,459 (±$395) | $100,009 |
In Otter Creek Township (Ripley County), the renter share is not measurably different from Ripley County (23.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (29.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Ripley County, Otter Creek Township (Ripley County) ranks 11 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 611 of 1,600.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Otter Creek Township (Ripley County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 24.5% (±8.9 points) | 22.3% (±9.8 points) | −2.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $971 (±$127) | $887 (±$74) | −8.7% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $61,607 (±$13,006) | $73,300 (±$28,264) | +19.0% | 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 Otter Creek Township (Ripley County)
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Creek Township (Ripley County) | — | 22.3% (±9.8 points) | — |
| Holton | 1.2 mi | 43.0% (±14.5 points) | Higher |
| Center Township (Ripley County) | 4.9 mi | 35.8% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Osgood | 5.3 mi | 46.8% (±7.8 points) | Higher |
| Columbia Township (Jennings County) | 6.6 mi | 0.0% (±11.7 points) | Lower |
| Versailles | 6.9 mi | 44.5% (±8.3 points) | Higher |
| Campbell Township (Jennings County) | 7.1 mi | 14.3% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Ripley County) | 7.3 mi | 19.0% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Johnson Township (Ripley County) | 7.6 mi | 29.1% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Columbia Township (Jennings County), IN (0.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Holton, IN (43.0%), Osgood, IN (46.8%), Versailles, IN (44.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Ripley County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Center Township (Ripley County) | 35.8% (±9.5 points) |
| 6 | Batesville | 32.9% (±5.6 points) |
| 7 | Sunman | 31.4% (±10.4 points) |
| 8 | Laughery Township | 30.6% (±6.6 points) |
| 9 | Johnson Township (Ripley County) | 29.1% (±6.4 points) |
| 10 | Adams Township (Ripley County) | 23.8% (±7.4 points) |
| 11 | Otter Creek Township (Ripley County) | 22.3% (±9.8 points) |
| 12 | Franklin Township (Ripley County) | 21.4% (±8.2 points) |
| 13 | Jackson Township (Ripley County) | 19.0% (±8.7 points) |
| 14 | Milan | 17.7% (±6.8 points) |
| 15 | Shelby Township (Ripley County) | 10.3% (±13.4 points) |
| 16 | Washington Township (Ripley County) | 10.1% (±8.6 points) |
| 17 | Delaware Township (Ripley County) | 9.1% (±8.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Ripley 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 Otter Creek Township (Ripley County)
How many renters are there in Otter Creek Township (Ripley County)?
Otter Creek Township (Ripley County) has an estimated 156 (±73) renting households, 22.3% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Otter Creek Township (Ripley County)?
In Otter Creek Township (Ripley County), the share of households that rent went from 24.5% in 2015–2019 to 22.3% in 2020–2024 (−2.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Otter Creek Township (Ripley County)?
A renting household in Otter Creek Township (Ripley County) has 2.0 people on average, against 2.4 in an owned home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Otter Creek township, Ripley County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Otter Creek township, Ripley County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Otter Creek township, Ripley County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Otter Creek township, Ripley County, Indiana
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Otter Creek township, Ripley County, 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 Otter Creek township, Ripley County, Indiana (county subdivision:57276, in state:18 county:137).
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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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