How many renters in Center Township (Smith County), KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.3% (±24.2 points) of renting households in Center Township (Smith County), KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.3% (±24.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 26.0% (±13.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.4% (±3.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Center Township (Smith County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Center Township (Smith County) | Smith County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 23.6% (±13.5 points) | 24.2% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.9% (±5.3 points) | 4.4% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.8% (±8.8 points) | 11.0% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.4% (±3.2 points) | 3.8% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 33.3% (±20.2 points) | 26.4% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 26.0% (±13.4 points) | 30.2% | 34.5% | 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.
Center Township (Smith County) against Smith County, its state and the nation
| Center Township (Smith County) | Smith County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.3% (±24.2 points) | 56.6% (±18.5 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 26.0% (±13.4 points) | 30.2% (±10.8 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.4% (±3.9 points) | 31.3% (±3.1 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $45,833 (±$21,253) | $46,875 (±$9,556) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $678 (±$87) | $635 (±$75) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Center Township (Smith County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Smith County (56.6%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (43.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Smith County, Center Township (Smith County) ranks 7 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 252 of 1,310.
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 Center Township (Smith County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Township (Smith County) | — | 59.3% (±24.2 points) | — |
| Smith Center | 0.8 mi | 59.3% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harvey Township (Smith County) | 8.8 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gaylord | 10 mi | 60.0% (±114.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Township | 12 mi | 37.5% (±106.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Township (Smith County) | 12 mi | 62.9% (±35.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lebanon | 12 mi | 37.5% (±106.4 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 Smith County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | German Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 | Kensington | 66.7% (±37.5 points) |
| 3 | Cedar Township (Smith County) | 62.9% (±35.6 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Gaylord | 60.0% (±114.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Houston Township | 60.0% (±114.0 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Smith Center | 59.3% (±24.2 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Center Township (Smith County) | 59.3% (±24.2 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Lebanon | 37.5% (±106.4 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Oak Township | 37.5% (±106.4 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Harvey Township (Smith County) | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Swan Township | 0.0% (±141.4 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 Center Township (Smith County)
Are renters in Center Township (Smith County) rent-burdened?
59.3% of renting households in Center Township (Smith 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 Center Township (Smith County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Center Township (Smith County), KS spends 31.4% (±3.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Center township, Smith County, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Center township, Smith County, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Center township, Smith County, Kansas
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, Smith County, Kansas (county subdivision:12175, in state:20 county:183).
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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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