What percentage of people rent in Waynetown, IN?
19.6% (±6.9 points) of the occupied homes in Waynetown, IN are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 64 renting households against 263 that own their home.
In Waynetown, the share of households that rent went from 16.0% in 2015–2019 to 19.6% in 2020–2024 (+3.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 19.6% (±6.9 points)
- Renting households
- 64 (±25)
- Median renter income
- $38,833 (±$8,687)
Who rents and who owns in Waynetown
| Waynetown | Montgomery County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 19.6% (±6.9 points) | 19.7% (±2.6 points) | 29.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 64 (±25) | 3,078 (±412) | 799,766 (±7,038) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 263 (±76) | 12,524 (±453) | 1,916,243 (±9,865) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.2 (±0.3) | 1.9 (±0.1) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.5 (±0.5) | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $38,833 (±$8,687) | $33,648 (±$3,738) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $62,250 (±$3,795) | $84,140 (±$4,950) | $87,459 (±$395) | $100,009 |
In Waynetown, the renter share is not measurably different from Montgomery County (19.7%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (29.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Montgomery County, Waynetown ranks 7 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 728 of 1,600.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Waynetown has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 16.0% (±7.0 points) | 19.6% (±6.9 points) | +3.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $780 (±$168) | $1,013 (±$119) | +29.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $54,083 (±$7,376) | $60,583 (±$5,755) | +12.0% | 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 Waynetown
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynetown | — | 19.6% (±6.9 points) | — |
| Wayne Township (Montgomery County) | 1.9 mi | 18.8% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cain Township | 4.6 mi | 14.5% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hillsboro | 5.1 mi | 18.2% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wingate | 5.8 mi | 32.2% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ripley Township (Montgomery County) | 5.9 mi | 4.0% (±5.5 points) | Lower |
| Coal Creek Township | 6.5 mi | 10.2% (±4.6 points) | Lower |
| Mellott | 6.9 mi | 17.6% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alamo | 7.2 mi | 45.0% (±42.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ripley Township (Montgomery County), IN (4.0%), Coal Creek Township, IN (10.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamo | 45.0% (±42.7 points) |
| 2 | Wingate | 32.2% (±14.2 points) |
| 3 | Crawfordsville | 31.5% (±4.5 points) |
| 4 | Linden | 29.1% (±11.7 points) |
| 5 | Union Township (Montgomery County) | 23.8% (±3.5 points) |
| 6 | Darlington | 20.3% (±11.6 points) |
| 7 | Waynetown | 19.6% (±6.9 points) |
| 8 | New Market | 19.2% (±10.4 points) |
| 9 | Wayne Township (Montgomery County) | 18.8% (±8.7 points) |
| 10 | Madison Township (Montgomery County) | 18.6% (±7.8 points) |
| 11 | Walnut Township (Montgomery County) | 18.0% (±10.7 points) |
| 12 | Franklin Township (Montgomery County) | 14.1% (±8.2 points) |
| 13 | Waveland | 13.3% (±8.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Montgomery 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 Waynetown
How many renters are there in Waynetown?
Waynetown has an estimated 64 (±25) renting households, 19.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Waynetown?
In Waynetown, the share of households that rent went from 16.0% in 2015–2019 to 19.6% in 2020–2024 (+3.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Waynetown?
A renting household in Waynetown has 2.2 people on average, against 2.5 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Waynetown?
The median renting household in Waynetown, IN has an income of $38,833 (±$8,687) a year, against $62,250 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waynetown town, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waynetown town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Waynetown town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Waynetown town, Indiana
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Waynetown 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 Waynetown town, Indiana (place:82052, 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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Figures last updated on .
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