What is the median household income in Ray Township (Morgan County), IN?
The median household income in Ray Township (Morgan County), IN is $87,292 (±$6,186) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $1,153 a month would take about $46,100 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Ray Township (Morgan County), the median household income went from $61,369 in 2015–2019 to $87,292 in 2020–2024 (+42.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $87,292 (±$6,186)
- Median renter income
- $29,167 (±$24,706)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $46,100
Income in Ray Township (Morgan County) against Morgan County, its state and the nation
| Ray Township (Morgan County) | Morgan County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,292 (±$6,186) | $79,429 (±$3,469) | $71,957 (±$352) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $29,167 (±$24,706) | $42,086 (±$4,472) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $88,267 (±$8,772) | $93,246 (±$3,866) | $87,459 (±$395) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $1,153 (±$143) | $1,042 (±$60) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Ray Township (Morgan County), median household income is higher than in Morgan County ($79,429).
It is also higher than in Indiana ($71,957).
It is higher than the national figure ($80,734).
In Morgan County, Ray Township (Morgan County) ranks 7 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 361 of 1,568.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Ray Township (Morgan County)
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $1,153 a month ($13,836 a year) needs an income of about $46,100 a year.
The median renting household in Ray Township (Morgan County) earns $29,167 a year, less than that.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,369 (±$13,502) | $87,292 (±$6,186) | +42.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $1,058 (±$205) | $1,153 (±$143) | +9.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $127,500 (±$16,063) | $159,200 (±$59,961) | +24.9% | 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.
Median household income in places near Ray Township (Morgan County)
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Township (Morgan County) | — | $87,292 (±$6,186) | — |
| Paragon | 1.6 mi | $73,750 (±$34,735) | Not measurably different |
| Baker Township | 3.9 mi | $73,750 (±$13,953) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Owen County) | 4.4 mi | $77,102 (±$58,994) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Owen County) | 4.8 mi | $63,802 (±$11,375) | Lower |
| Ashland Township | 5.2 mi | $88,750 (±$41,598) | Not measurably different |
| Gosport | 5.5 mi | $59,886 (±$16,371) | Lower |
| Jefferson Township (Morgan County) | 5.8 mi | $101,587 (±$11,912) | Higher |
| Stinesville | 7.9 mi | $64,464 (±$56,595) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wayne Township (Owen County), IN ($63,802), Gosport, IN ($59,886).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jefferson Township (Morgan County), IN ($101,587).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Morgan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Township (Morgan County) | $116,474 (±$14,154) |
| 2 | Jefferson Township (Morgan County) | $101,587 (±$11,912) |
| 3 | Monroe Township (Morgan County) | $101,573 (±$28,902) |
| 4 | Madison Township (Morgan County) | $96,058 (±$9,885) |
| 5 | Monrovia | $92,344 (±$19,047) |
| 6 | Ashland Township | $88,750 (±$41,598) |
| 7 | Ray Township (Morgan County) | $87,292 (±$6,186) |
| 8 | Clay Township (Morgan County) | $81,944 (±$11,328) |
| 9 | Harrison Township (Morgan County) | $74,735 (±$62,861) |
| 10 (tie) | Paragon | $73,750 (±$34,735) |
| 10 (tie) | Baker Township | $73,750 (±$13,953) |
| 12 | Jackson Township (Morgan County) | $72,192 (±$9,580) |
| 13 | Adams Township (Morgan County) | $71,458 (±$16,057) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Morgan 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 Ray Township (Morgan County)
What is the median household income in Ray Township (Morgan County)?
The median household income in Ray Township (Morgan County) is $87,292 (±$6,186) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Ray Township (Morgan County)?
About $46,100 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $1,153 a month.
Have incomes in Ray Township (Morgan County) kept up with inflation?
In Ray Township (Morgan County), the median household income went from $61,369 in 2015–2019 to $87,292 in 2020–2024 (+42.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Ray Township (Morgan County)?
The median renting household in Ray Township (Morgan County), IN earns $29,167 (±$24,706) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ray township, Morgan County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ray township, Morgan County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ray township, Morgan County, Indiana
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ray township, Morgan County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ray township, Morgan County, Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ray township, Morgan 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 Ray township, Morgan County, Indiana (county subdivision:63144, in state:18 county:109).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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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.
Figures last updated on .
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