What percentage of people rent in St. Paul, IN?
25.7% (±10.2 points) of the occupied homes in St. Paul, IN are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 79 renting households against 228 that own their home.
In St. Paul, the share of households that rent went from 25.4% in 2015–2019 to 25.7% in 2020–2024 (+0.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 25.7% (±10.2 points)
- Renting households
- 79 (±39)
- Median renter income
- $56,058 (±$29,296)
Who rents and who owns in St. Paul
| St. Paul | Decatur County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 25.7% (±10.2 points) | 23.9% (±3.0 points) | 29.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 79 (±39) | 2,561 (±334) | 799,766 (±7,038) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 228 (±50) | 8,151 (±369) | 1,916,243 (±9,865) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 4.1 (±1.7) | 2.2 (±0.2) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.5 (±0.4) | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $56,058 (±$29,296) | $37,449 (±$7,343) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $66,389 (±$15,911) | $80,374 (±$8,560) | $87,459 (±$395) | $100,009 |
In St. Paul, the renter share is not measurably different from Decatur County (23.9%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (29.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Decatur County, St. Paul ranks 5 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 476 of 1,600.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in St. Paul has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 25.4% (±9.2 points) | 25.7% (±10.2 points) | +0.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $794 (±$163) | $938 (±$363) | +18.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $52,679 (±$9,558) | $60,938 (±$17,923) | +15.7% | 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 St. Paul
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul | — | 25.7% (±10.2 points) | — |
| Adams Township (Decatur County) | 3.6 mi | 16.5% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Noble Township (Shelby County) | 3.7 mi | 19.3% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Shelby County) | 3.7 mi | 1.5% (±2.5 points) | Lower |
| Orange Township (Rush County) | 5.2 mi | 31.4% (±26.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (Decatur County) | 8.0 mi | 16.6% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shelby Township (Shelby County) | 8.0 mi | 8.3% (±7.1 points) | Lower |
| Greensburg | 8.6 mi | 37.0% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Township (Decatur County) | 8.8 mi | 28.7% (±38.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Liberty Township (Shelby County), IN (1.5%), Shelby Township (Shelby County), IN (8.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Decatur County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greensburg | 37.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 2 | Washington Township (Decatur County) | 33.3% (±4.7 points) |
| 3 | New Point | 30.5% (±14.1 points) |
| 4 | Clinton Township (Decatur County) | 28.7% (±38.5 points) |
| 5 | St. Paul | 25.7% (±10.2 points) |
| 6 | Westport | 24.0% (±10.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Clay Township (Decatur County) | 16.6% (±14.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Sandcreek Township | 16.6% (±7.5 points) |
| 9 | Adams Township (Decatur County) | 16.5% (±9.1 points) |
| 10 | Saltcreek Township | 8.6% (±6.0 points) |
| 11 | Fugit Township | 7.9% (±9.4 points) |
Showing 11 of 14 places in Decatur 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 St. Paul
How many renters are there in St. Paul?
St. Paul has an estimated 79 (±39) renting households, 25.7% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in St. Paul?
In St. Paul, the share of households that rent went from 25.4% in 2015–2019 to 25.7% in 2020–2024 (+0.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in St. Paul?
A renting household in St. Paul has 4.1 people on average, against 2.5 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in St. Paul?
The median renting household in St. Paul, IN has an income of $56,058 (±$29,296) a year, against $66,389 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Paul town, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Paul town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Paul town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Paul town, Indiana
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Paul town, 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 St. Paul town, Indiana (place:67212, in state:18).
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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