How many renters in Pierce Township, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.8% (±25.8 points) of renting households in Pierce Township, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.8% (±25.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.5% (±20.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.8% (±17.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Pierce Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Pierce Township | Washington County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 32.4% (±20.1 points) | 27.0% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 2.8% (±4.5 points) | 13.2% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.0% (±9.8 points) | 4.5% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±22.5 points) | 11.6% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.3% (±16.1 points) | 5.4% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.5% (±20.1 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.
Pierce Township against Washington County, its state and the nation
| Pierce Township | Washington County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.8% (±25.8 points) | 43.6% (±9.1 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.5% (±20.1 points) | 38.2% (±8.7 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.8% (±17.3 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 | $845 (±$260) | $780 (±$33) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Pierce Township, 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, Pierce Township ranks 7 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 307 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 Pierce Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce Township | — | 55.8% (±25.8 points) | — |
| New Pekin | 3.2 mi | 52.1% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Washington County) | 5.2 mi | 100.0% (±125.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salem | 6.3 mi | 56.0% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Polk Township (Washington County) | 6.8 mi | 21.1% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Howard Township (Washington County) | 6.9 mi | 0.0% (±135.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Washington County) | 6.9 mi | 49.7% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Borden | 7.3 mi | 24.5% (±20.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palmyra | 7.8 mi | 60.5% (±28.8 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 Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Livonia | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 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) |
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 Pierce Township
Are renters in Pierce Township rent-burdened?
55.8% of renting households in Pierce 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 Pierce Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pierce Township, IN spends 32.8% (±17.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pierce township, Washington County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pierce township, Washington County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pierce township, Washington 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 Pierce township, Washington County, Indiana (county subdivision:59580, in state:18 county:175).
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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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