How many renters in Washington Township (Knox County), IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.0% (±21.0 points) of renting households in Washington Township (Knox County), IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.0% (±21.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 54.0% (±20.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.7% (±10.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Washington Township (Knox County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Washington Township (Knox County) | Knox County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 30.2% (±18.6 points) | 21.1% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 0.0% (±16.9 points) | 15.2% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 3.5% (±3.8 points) | 10.7% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.4% (±11.0 points) | 15.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.0% (±3.0 points) | 8.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 54.0% (±20.8 points) | 29.1% | 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.
Washington Township (Knox County) against Knox County, its state and the nation
| Washington Township (Knox County) | Knox County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.0% (±21.0 points) | 37.8% (±6.6 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 54.0% (±20.8 points) | 29.1% (±5.5 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.7% (±10.7 points) | 26.0% (±2.2 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $25,852 (±$12,296) | $35,069 (±$4,742) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $729 (±$185) | $796 (±$45) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Washington Township (Knox County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Knox County (37.8%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Knox County, Washington Township (Knox County) ranks 4 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 303 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 Washington Township (Knox County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township (Knox County) | — | 56.0% (±21.0 points) | — |
| Bruceville | 1.6 mi | 59.5% (±47.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bicknell | 4.8 mi | 43.1% (±18.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Busseron Township | 6.3 mi | 47.4% (±39.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Widner Township | 6.6 mi | 0.0% (±71.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oaktown | 7.0 mi | 62.7% (±49.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edwardsport | 8.2 mi | 45.9% (±43.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Steen Township | 8.5 mi | 22.0% (±53.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wheatland | 9.2 mi | 22.0% (±53.5 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 Knox County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oaktown | 62.7% (±49.6 points) |
| 2 | Decker | 60.0% (±116.6 points) |
| 3 | Bruceville | 59.5% (±47.4 points) |
| 4 | Washington Township (Knox County) | 56.0% (±21.0 points) |
| 5 | Busseron Township | 47.4% (±39.8 points) |
| 6 | Edwardsport | 45.9% (±43.6 points) |
| 7 | Bicknell | 43.1% (±18.8 points) |
| 8 | Monroe City | 42.1% (±39.0 points) |
| 9 | Vincennes Township | 38.2% (±7.9 points) |
| 10 | Vincennes | 37.4% (±8.1 points) |
Showing 10 of 17 places in Knox 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 Washington Township (Knox County)
Are renters in Washington Township (Knox County) rent-burdened?
56.0% of renting households in Washington Township (Knox County) 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 Washington Township (Knox County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Washington Township (Knox County), IN spends 35.7% (±10.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Knox County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Knox County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington township, Knox 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 Washington township, Knox County, Indiana (county subdivision:80738, in state:18 county:083).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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