How many renters in Newton Township, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
25.9% (±10.7 points) of renting households in Newton Township, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
14.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 25.9% (±10.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 14.2% (±6.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.4% (±2.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Newton Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Newton Township | Harvey County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.2% (±8.1 points) | 28.6% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.5% (±8.9 points) | 14.1% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.2% (±7.0 points) | 10.1% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 26.2% (±11.4 points) | 9.5% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.7% (±8.2 points) | 8.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 14.2% (±6.8 points) | 28.9% | 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.
Newton Township against Harvey County, its state and the nation
| Newton Township | Harvey County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 25.9% (±10.7 points) | 37.7% (±7.3 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 14.2% (±6.8 points) | 28.9% (±6.4 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.4% (±2.4 points) | 23.6% (±3.6 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,250 (±$12,575) | $50,289 (±$7,078) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $846 (±$117) | $900 (±$51) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Newton Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Harvey County (37.7%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (43.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Harvey County, Newton Township ranks 9 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 733 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 Newton Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Township | — | 25.9% (±10.7 points) | — |
| Newton | 2.1 mi | 43.6% (±10.2 points) | Higher |
| North Newton | 3.0 mi | 27.2% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walton | 5.7 mi | 11.8% (±74.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Darlington Township | 6.4 mi | 68.8% (±51.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Walton Township (Harvey County) | 7.9 mi | 3.0% (±35.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Emma Township | 8.6 mi | 25.9% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sedgwick Township | 9.0 mi | 3.6% (±39.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hesston | 9.1 mi | 16.9% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Newton, KS (43.6%).
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 Harvey County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Newton | 43.6% (±10.2 points) |
| 4 | Sedgwick | 43.5% (±25.6 points) |
| 5 | Burrton | 33.3% (±33.3 points) |
| 6 | Burrton Township | 31.5% (±31.8 points) |
| 7 | North Newton | 27.2% (±11.4 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Emma Township | 25.9% (±17.6 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Newton Township | 25.9% (±10.7 points) |
| 10 | Hesston | 16.9% (±12.4 points) |
| 11 | Walton | 11.8% (±74.3 points) |
| 12 | Sedgwick Township | 3.6% (±39.4 points) |
| 13 | Walton Township (Harvey County) | 3.0% (±35.0 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Alta Township | 0.0% (±77.5 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Garden Township (Harvey County) | 0.0% (±111.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Harvey 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 Newton Township
Are renters in Newton Township rent-burdened?
25.9% of renting households in Newton 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 Newton Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Newton Township, KS spends 25.4% (±2.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newton township, Harvey County, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newton township, Harvey County, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newton township, Harvey 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 Newton township, Harvey County, Kansas (county subdivision:50500, in state:20 county:079).
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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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