What percentage of people rent in Washington Township (Delaware County), IN?
17.1% (±6.9 points) of the occupied homes in Washington Township (Delaware County), IN are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 115 renting households against 559 that own their home.
In Washington Township (Delaware County), the share of households that rent went from 26.9% in 2015–2019 to 17.1% in 2020–2024 (−9.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 17.1% (±6.9 points)
- Renting households
- 115 (±53)
- Median renter income
- $49,135 (±$24,118)
Who rents and who owns in Washington Township (Delaware County)
| Washington Township (Delaware County) | Delaware County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 17.1% (±6.9 points) | 33.5% (±1.3 points) | 29.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 115 (±53) | 15,505 (±706) | 799,766 (±7,038) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 559 (±93) | 30,751 (±633) | 1,916,243 (±9,865) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.9 (±0.8) | 2.1 (±0.1) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.5 (±0.2) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $49,135 (±$24,118) | $32,583 (±$3,497) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $76,875 (±$5,622) | $72,272 (±$2,128) | $87,459 (±$395) | $100,009 |
In Washington Township (Delaware County), the renter share is lower than in Delaware County (33.5%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (29.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Delaware County, Washington Township (Delaware County) ranks 10 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 857 of 1,600.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Washington Township (Delaware County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 26.9% (±11.5 points) | 17.1% (±6.9 points) | −9.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $738 (±$37) | $1,056 (±$658) | +43.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $37,069 (±$10,970) | $74,595 (±$4,653) | +101.2% | Up 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 Washington Township (Delaware County)
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township (Delaware County) | — | 17.1% (±6.9 points) | — |
| Gaston | 2.5 mi | 23.4% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Matthews | 2.9 mi | 23.5% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fowlerton | 5.2 mi | 28.2% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Grant County) | 5.6 mi | 19.2% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Delaware County) | 5.7 mi | 11.3% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Van Buren Township (Madison County) | 5.8 mi | 16.6% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shamrock Lakes | 6.4 mi | 2.2% (±4.1 points) | Lower |
| Summitville | 6.8 mi | 28.6% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Shamrock Lakes, IN (2.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Eaton | 26.6% (±8.7 points) |
| 5 | Selma | 26.5% (±12.2 points) |
| 6 | Gaston | 23.4% (±10.8 points) |
| 7 | Salem Township (Delaware County) | 18.9% (±4.9 points) |
| 8 | Albany | 18.4% (±6.2 points) |
| 9 | Liberty Township (Delaware County) | 17.8% (±6.0 points) |
| 10 | Washington Township (Delaware County) | 17.1% (±6.9 points) |
| 11 | Perry Township (Delaware County) | 16.9% (±17.9 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Delaware Township (Delaware County) | 16.4% (±5.5 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Union Township (Delaware County) | 16.4% (±5.8 points) |
| 14 | Yorktown | 11.5% (±3.3 points) |
| 15 | Harrison Township (Delaware County) | 11.3% (±6.6 points) |
| 16 | Hamilton Township (Delaware County) | 9.7% (±5.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Delaware 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 Washington Township (Delaware County)
How many renters are there in Washington Township (Delaware County)?
Washington Township (Delaware County) has an estimated 115 (±53) renting households, 17.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Washington Township (Delaware County)?
In Washington Township (Delaware County), the share of households that rent went from 26.9% in 2015–2019 to 17.1% in 2020–2024 (−9.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Washington Township (Delaware County)?
A renting household in Washington Township (Delaware County) has 2.9 people on average, against 2.5 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Washington Township (Delaware County)?
The median renting household in Washington Township (Delaware County), IN has an income of $49,135 (±$24,118) a year, against $76,875 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Delaware County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Delaware County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Delaware County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Delaware County, Indiana
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Delaware 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 Washington township, Delaware County, Indiana (county subdivision:80576, in state:18 county:035).
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 last updated on .
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