What percentage of people rent in Nickerson, KS?
27.9% (±12.3 points) of the occupied homes in Nickerson, KS are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 116 renting households against 300 that own their home.
In Nickerson, the share of households that rent went from 18.6% in 2015–2019 to 27.9% in 2020–2024 (+9.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 27.9% (±12.3 points)
- Renting households
- 116 (±56)
Who rents and who owns in Nickerson
| Nickerson | Reno County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 27.9% (±12.3 points) | 30.8% (±1.9 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 116 (±56) | 7,884 (±545) | 385,651 (±3,803) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 300 (±74) | 17,708 (±530) | 788,409 (±5,615) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.7 (±0.5) | 2.1 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.3 (±0.4) | 2.4 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | — | $39,231 (±$2,633) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $49,444 (±$18,457) | $74,159 (±$3,995) | $92,472 (±$735) | $100,009 |
In Nickerson, the renter share is not measurably different from Reno County (30.8%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (32.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Reno County, Nickerson ranks 9 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 416 of 1,853.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Nickerson has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 18.6% (±7.1 points) | 27.9% (±12.3 points) | +9.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $662 (±$38) | $798 (±$290) | +20.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $50,489 (±$3,660) | $49,167 (±$19,547) | −2.6% | 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 Nickerson
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickerson | — | 27.9% (±12.3 points) | — |
| Grant Township (Reno County) | 3.7 mi | 13.4% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Washington Township | 4.3 mi | 16.7% (±27.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salt Creek Township (Reno County) | 5.8 mi | 36.2% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Willowbrook | 6.2 mi | 3.6% (±7.0 points) | Lower |
| Medford Township | 6.7 mi | 0.0% (±33.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| The Highlands | 7.6 mi | 12.0% (±6.7 points) | Lower |
| Sterling | 7.7 mi | 24.4% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Washington Township | 8.2 mi | 0.0% (±32.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Willowbrook, KS (3.6%), The Highlands, KS (12.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Reno County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Hutchinson | 37.4% (±2.7 points) |
| 4 | Salt Creek Township (Reno County) | 36.2% (±20.2 points) |
| 5 | Arlington Township | 36.0% (±18.5 points) |
| 6 | Loda Township | 32.1% (±30.9 points) |
| 7 | Reno Township (Reno County) | 30.4% (±7.3 points) |
| 8 | Buhler | 30.0% (±9.2 points) |
| 9 | Nickerson | 27.9% (±12.3 points) |
| 10 | Partridge | 25.6% (±16.6 points) |
| 11 | Pretty Prairie | 25.3% (±10.0 points) |
| 12 | Valley Township (Reno County) | 25.2% (±15.5 points) |
| 13 | Abbyville | 25.0% (±19.1 points) |
| 14 | Enterprise Township (Reno County) | 23.9% (±26.1 points) |
| 15 | Westminster Township | 23.3% (±11.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 45 places in Reno 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Nickerson
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Nickerson, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Nickerson beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Nickerson, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Nickerson
How many renters are there in Nickerson?
Nickerson has an estimated 116 (±56) renting households, 27.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Nickerson?
In Nickerson, the share of households that rent went from 18.6% in 2015–2019 to 27.9% in 2020–2024 (+9.3 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Nickerson?
A renting household in Nickerson has 2.7 people on average, against 2.3 in an owned home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nickerson city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nickerson city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Nickerson city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Nickerson city, Kansas
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Nickerson city, 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 Nickerson city, Kansas (place:50525, in state:20).
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.
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .
Related
- Housing in Nickerson at a glance
- Income and affordability in Nickerson
- Home values in Nickerson
- Homeowner costs in Nickerson
- Property taxes in Nickerson
- Types of homes in Nickerson
- Bedrooms in Nickerson
- Age of homes in Nickerson
- Heating fuel in Nickerson
- Commute and cars in Nickerson
- Population growth in Nickerson
- How long people stay in Nickerson
- Kansas landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Reno County
- Kansas places ranked by share of renters
- Housing data for every place in Kansas