How many renters in Wayne Township (Jay County), IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.1% (±14.4 points) of renting households in Wayne Township (Jay County), IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.1% (±14.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.2% (±11.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.9% (±3.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wayne Township (Jay County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Wayne Township (Jay County) | Jay County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.7% (±10.8 points) | 19.8% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.2% (±7.7 points) | 13.8% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.2% (±3.9 points) | 8.2% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.8% (±3.8 points) | 6.4% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 21.9% (±9.1 points) | 14.8% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.2% (±11.1 points) | 36.9% | 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.
Wayne Township (Jay County) against Jay County, its state and the nation
| Wayne Township (Jay County) | Jay County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.1% (±14.4 points) | 51.7% (±9.4 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.2% (±11.1 points) | 36.9% (±7.2 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.9% (±3.9 points) | 30.6% (±3.4 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $30,764 (±$8,206) | $29,167 (±$5,104) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $754 (±$89) | $770 (±$28) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Wayne Township (Jay County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jay County (51.7%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Jay County, Wayne Township (Jay County) ranks 6 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 347 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 Wayne Township (Jay County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Township (Jay County) | — | 54.1% (±14.4 points) | — |
| Portland | 1.2 mi | 51.9% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Noble Township (Jay County) | 5.6 mi | 0.0% (±79.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bearcreek Township | 5.9 mi | 17.6% (±84.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salamonia | 6.1 mi | 57.6% (±39.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bryant | 6.8 mi | 30.0% (±108.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Jay County) | 7.2 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Jay County) | 7.8 mi | 68.6% (±32.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Jay County) | 8.5 mi | 54.8% (±73.6 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 Jay County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Township (Jay County) | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 | Madison Township (Jay County) | 68.6% (±32.6 points) |
| 3 | Dunkirk | 64.6% (±22.9 points) |
| 4 | Salamonia | 57.6% (±39.5 points) |
| 5 | Jefferson Township (Jay County) | 54.8% (±73.6 points) |
| 6 | Wayne Township (Jay County) | 54.1% (±14.4 points) |
| 7 | Richland Township (Jay County) | 52.8% (±16.5 points) |
| 8 | Portland | 51.9% (±14.0 points) |
| 9 | Redkey | 32.2% (±37.9 points) |
| 10 | Bryant | 30.0% (±108.3 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Pennville | 26.2% (±56.9 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Penn Township (Jay County) | 26.2% (±56.9 points) |
Showing 12 of 14 places in Jay 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 Wayne Township (Jay County)
Are renters in Wayne Township (Jay County) rent-burdened?
54.1% of renting households in Wayne Township (Jay 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 Wayne Township (Jay County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wayne Township (Jay County), IN spends 30.9% (±3.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne township, Jay County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne township, Jay County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne township, Jay 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 Wayne township, Jay County, Indiana (county subdivision:81764, in state:18 county:075).
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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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