How many renters in Wheatfield Township, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.7% (±20.8 points) of renting households in Wheatfield Township, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.7% (±20.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.0% (±18.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.9% (±12.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wheatfield Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Wheatfield Township | Jasper County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 26.7% (±18.4 points) | 20.8% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.4% (±16.5 points) | 10.3% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.8% (±9.0 points) | 10.5% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.4% (±5.8 points) | 14.5% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.7% (±9.9 points) | 13.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.0% (±18.3 points) | 30.7% | 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.
Wheatfield Township against Jasper County, its state and the nation
| Wheatfield Township | Jasper County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.7% (±20.8 points) | 43.9% (±9.2 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.0% (±18.3 points) | 30.7% (±7.5 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.9% (±12.2 points) | 27.9% (±2.9 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,875 (±$17,484) | $45,106 (±$6,129) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $950 (±$99) | $962 (±$44) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Wheatfield Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jasper County (43.9%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Jasper County, Wheatfield Township ranks 7 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 679 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 Wheatfield Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatfield Township | — | 42.7% (±20.8 points) | — |
| Wheatfield | 4.2 mi | 46.1% (±29.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| DeMotte | 5.0 mi | 61.9% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Boone Township (Porter County) | 5.7 mi | 45.4% (±29.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Keener Township | 6.1 mi | 47.2% (±17.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kankakee Township (Jasper County) | 6.3 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Porter County) | 7.0 mi | 17.5% (±17.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kouts | 7.2 mi | 20.5% (±21.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walker Township (Jasper County) | 7.4 mi | 41.5% (±59.0 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 Jasper County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Barkley Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Kankakee Township (Jasper County) | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 3 | Union Township (Jasper County) | 87.0% (±43.2 points) |
| 4 | Keener Township | 47.2% (±17.2 points) |
| 5 | Remington | 47.1% (±35.9 points) |
| 6 | Wheatfield | 46.1% (±29.6 points) |
| 7 | Wheatfield Township | 42.7% (±20.8 points) |
| 8 | Walker Township (Jasper County) | 41.5% (±59.0 points) |
| 9 | Rensselaer | 37.5% (±14.6 points) |
| 10 | Marion Township (Jasper County) | 37.1% (±13.9 points) |
| 11 | Carpenter Township | 33.1% (±28.2 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Hanging Grove Township | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Newton Township | 0.0% (±76.1 points) |
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 Wheatfield Township
Are renters in Wheatfield Township rent-burdened?
42.7% of renting households in Wheatfield Township 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 Wheatfield Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wheatfield Township, IN spends 22.9% (±12.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wheatfield township, Jasper County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wheatfield township, Jasper County, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wheatfield township, Jasper 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 Wheatfield township, Jasper County, Indiana (county subdivision:83546, in state:18 county:073).
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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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