What is the median household income in Center Township (Hodgeman County), KS?
The median household income in Center Township (Hodgeman County), KS is $58,438 (±$11,961) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $994 a month would take about $39,800 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Center Township (Hodgeman County), the median household income went from $59,833 in 2015–2019 to $58,438 in 2020–2024 (−2.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $58,438 (±$11,961)
- Median renter income
- $38,750 (±$8,354)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $39,800
Income in Center Township (Hodgeman County) against Hodgeman County, its state and the nation
| Center Township (Hodgeman County) | Hodgeman County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,438 (±$11,961) | $59,955 (±$6,884) | $74,275 (±$475) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $38,750 (±$8,354) | $50,000 (±$23,090) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $70,000 (±$13,383) | $61,125 (±$8,686) | $92,472 (±$735) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $994 (±$100) | $941 (±$101) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Center Township (Hodgeman County), median household income is not measurably different from Hodgeman County ($59,955).
It is also lower than in Kansas ($74,275).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Hodgeman County, Center Township (Hodgeman County) ranks 7 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 1064 of 1,525.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Center Township (Hodgeman County)
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $994 a month ($11,928 a year) needs an income of about $39,800 a year.
The median renting household in Center Township (Hodgeman County) earns $38,750 a year, less than that.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,833 (±$7,169) | $58,438 (±$11,961) | −2.3% | Down after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $815 (±$285) | $994 (±$100) | +22.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $85,300 (±$8,946) | $103,300 (±$20,236) | +21.1% | 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.
Median household income in places near Center Township (Hodgeman County)
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Township (Hodgeman County) | — | $58,438 (±$11,961) | — |
| Jetmore | 7.0 mi | $53,000 (±$11,937) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Township (Hodgeman County) | 8.1 mi | $106,875 (±$14,116) | Higher |
| Hallet Township | 8.9 mi | $56,435 (±$334) | Not measurably different |
| Sawlog Township | 9.4 mi | $77,778 (±$31,925) | Not measurably different |
| Hanston | 10 mi | $67,083 (±$29,230) | Not measurably different |
| Marena Township | 13 mi | $81,250 (±$24,754) | Not measurably different |
| Sterling Township (Hodgeman County) | 14 mi | $56,667 (±$47,749) | Not measurably different |
| South Roscoe Township | 14 mi | $250,000 or more | — |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Valley Township (Hodgeman County), KS ($106,875).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Hodgeman County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Roscoe Township | $250,000 or more |
| 2 | Valley Township (Hodgeman County) | $106,875 (±$14,116) |
| 3 | Benton Township (Hodgeman County) | $94,063 (±$28,401) |
| 4 | Marena Township | $81,250 (±$24,754) |
| 5 | Sawlog Township | $77,778 (±$31,925) |
| 6 | Hanston | $67,083 (±$29,230) |
| 7 | Center Township (Hodgeman County) | $58,438 (±$11,961) |
| 8 | Sterling Township (Hodgeman County) | $56,667 (±$47,749) |
| 9 | Hallet Township | $56,435 (±$334) |
| 10 | Jetmore | $53,000 (±$11,937) |
| 11 | North Roscoe Township | $43,819 (±$611) |
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 Center Township (Hodgeman County)
What is the median household income in Center Township (Hodgeman County)?
The median household income in Center Township (Hodgeman County) is $58,438 (±$11,961) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Center Township (Hodgeman County)?
About $39,800 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $994 a month.
Have incomes in Center Township (Hodgeman County) kept up with inflation?
In Center Township (Hodgeman County), the median household income went from $59,833 in 2015–2019 to $58,438 in 2020–2024 (−2.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
What do renters earn in Center Township (Hodgeman County)?
The median renting household in Center Township (Hodgeman County), KS earns $38,750 (±$8,354) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Center township, Hodgeman County, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Center township, Hodgeman County, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Center township, Hodgeman County, Kansas
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Center township, Hodgeman County, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Center township, Hodgeman County, Kansas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Center township, Hodgeman County, Kansas
- 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 Center township, Hodgeman County, Kansas (county subdivision:11725, in state:20 county:083).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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