How many renters in Soldier Township, KS pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.6% (±20.0 points) of renting households in Soldier Township, KS spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.6% (±20.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.5% (±19.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.6% (±15.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Soldier Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Soldier Township | Shawnee County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.3% (±7.4 points) | 15.1% | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.5% (±11.9 points) | 14.1% | 14.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.8% (±6.8 points) | 14.6% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.8% (±14.7 points) | 12.2% | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.1% (±5.8 points) | 7.7% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.5% (±19.1 points) | 36.4% | 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.
Soldier Township against Shawnee County, its state and the nation
| Soldier Township | Shawnee County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.6% (±20.0 points) | 44.1% (±3.2 points) | 43.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.5% (±19.1 points) | 36.4% (±2.8 points) | 34.5% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.6% (±15.6 points) | 27.6% (±1.2 points) | 27.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,891 (±$29,027) | $42,837 (±$2,455) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,096 (±$107) | $1,000 (±$30) | $1,060 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Soldier Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Shawnee County (44.1%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (43.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Shawnee County, Soldier Township ranks 5 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 340 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 Soldier Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soldier Township | — | 50.6% (±20.0 points) | — |
| Meriden | 5.5 mi | 10.9% (±11.0 points) | Lower |
| Menoken Township | 6.0 mi | 100.0% (±107.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hoyt | 7.0 mi | 43.1% (±25.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kaw Township (Jefferson County) | 7.5 mi | 0.0% (±66.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Creek Township (Jefferson County) | 8.1 mi | 7.5% (±7.6 points) | Lower |
| Topeka | 8.5 mi | 44.4% (±3.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tecumseh Township | 11 mi | 6.0% (±15.5 points) | Lower |
| Silver Lake | 11 mi | 27.5% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Meriden, KS (10.9%), Rock Creek Township (Jefferson County), KS (7.5%), Tecumseh Township, KS (6.0%).
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 Shawnee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Willard | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Menoken Township | 100.0% (±107.6 points) |
| 3 | Williamsport Township | 57.9% (±22.9 points) |
| 4 | Mission Township (Shawnee County) | 51.3% (±22.1 points) |
| 5 | Soldier Township | 50.6% (±20.0 points) |
| 6 | Topeka | 44.4% (±3.3 points) |
| 7 | Auburn | 38.8% (±17.6 points) |
| 8 | Auburn Township | 35.3% (±16.6 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Silver Lake | 27.5% (±14.5 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Silver Lake Township | 27.5% (±14.5 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Rossville | 27.2% (±17.8 points) |
Showing 11 of 16 places in Shawnee 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 Soldier Township
Are renters in Soldier Township rent-burdened?
50.6% of renting households in Soldier 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 Soldier Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Soldier Township, KS spends 30.6% (±15.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Soldier township, Shawnee County, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Soldier township, Shawnee County, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Soldier township, Shawnee 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 Soldier township, Shawnee County, Kansas (county subdivision:66225, in state:20 county:177).
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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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