What percentage of people rent in Vernon Township (Jackson County), IN?
13.8% (±5.6 points) of the occupied homes in Vernon Township (Jackson County), IN are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 184 renting households against 1,149 that own their home.
In Vernon Township (Jackson County), the share of households that rent went from 21.6% in 2015–2019 to 13.8% in 2020–2024 (−7.8 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 13.8% (±5.6 points)
- Renting households
- 184 (±79)
- Median renter income
- $37,931 (±$15,005)
Who rents and who owns in Vernon Township (Jackson County)
| Vernon Township (Jackson County) | Jackson County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 13.8% (±5.6 points) | 26.8% (±2.5 points) | 29.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 184 (±79) | 4,866 (±471) | 799,766 (±7,038) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 1,149 (±122) | 13,272 (±455) | 1,916,243 (±9,865) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.3 (±0.5) | 2.0 (±0.2) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.6 (±0.3) | 2.7 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $37,931 (±$15,005) | $42,537 (±$7,097) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $84,844 (±$20,860) | $83,120 (±$4,744) | $87,459 (±$395) | $100,009 |
In Vernon Township (Jackson County), the renter share is lower than in Jackson County (26.8%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (29.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Jackson County, Vernon Township (Jackson County) ranks 9 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 1014 of 1,600.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Vernon Township (Jackson County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 21.6% (±4.7 points) | 13.8% (±5.6 points) | −7.8 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $778 (±$36) | $1,053 (±$154) | +35.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $46,755 (±$6,528) | $64,850 (±$20,267) | +38.7% | 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 Vernon Township (Jackson County)
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Township (Jackson County) | — | 13.8% (±5.6 points) | — |
| Crothersville | 1.2 mi | 18.0% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jennings Township (Scott County) | 4.8 mi | 24.1% (±7.7 points) | Higher |
| Washington Township (Jackson County) | 5.0 mi | 5.7% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Austin | 5.3 mi | 34.2% (±10.7 points) | Higher |
| Marion Township (Jennings County) | 5.8 mi | 9.3% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grassy Fork Township | 7.6 mi | 9.9% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Johnson Township (Scott County) | 8.2 mi | 24.1% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Little York | 8.5 mi | 13.1% (±11.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jennings Township (Scott County), IN (24.1%), Austin, IN (34.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Redding Township | 30.2% (±7.0 points) |
| 4 | Hamilton Township (Jackson County) | 19.8% (±14.7 points) |
| 5 | Brownstown | 18.8% (±7.7 points) |
| 6 | Driftwood Township | 18.4% (±15.3 points) |
| 7 | Crothersville | 18.0% (±7.4 points) |
| 8 | Brownstown Township | 14.1% (±5.5 points) |
| 9 | Vernon Township (Jackson County) | 13.8% (±5.6 points) |
| 10 | Salt Creek Township (Jackson County) | 12.4% (±24.6 points) |
| 11 | Pershing Township | 11.2% (±13.3 points) |
| 12 | Grassy Fork Township | 9.9% (±14.2 points) |
| 13 | Carr Township (Jackson County) | 9.5% (±5.2 points) |
| 14 | Medora | 8.7% (±7.0 points) |
| 15 | Washington Township (Jackson County) | 5.7% (±10.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Jackson 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 Vernon Township (Jackson County)
How many renters are there in Vernon Township (Jackson County)?
Vernon Township (Jackson County) has an estimated 184 (±79) renting households, 13.8% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Vernon Township (Jackson County)?
In Vernon Township (Jackson County), the share of households that rent went from 21.6% in 2015–2019 to 13.8% in 2020–2024 (−7.8 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Vernon Township (Jackson County)?
A renting household in Vernon Township (Jackson County) has 2.3 people on average, against 2.6 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Vernon Township (Jackson County)?
The median renting household in Vernon Township (Jackson County), IN has an income of $37,931 (±$15,005) a year, against $84,844 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vernon township, Jackson County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vernon township, Jackson County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Vernon township, Jackson County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Vernon township, Jackson County, Indiana
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Vernon township, Jackson 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 Vernon township, Jackson County, Indiana (county subdivision:78884, in state:18 county:071).
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.
Figures last updated on .
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