What percentage of people rent in Calvert City, KY?
43.1% (±13.9 points) of the occupied homes in Calvert City, KY are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 481 renting households against 634 that own their home.
In Calvert City, the share of households that rent went from 23.9% in 2015–2019 to 43.1% in 2020–2024 (+19.2 percentage points), a measurable increase.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 43.1% (±13.9 points)
- Renting households
- 481 (±202)
- Median renter income
- $40,501 (±$22,346)
Who rents and who owns in Calvert City
| Calvert City | Marshall County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 43.1% (±13.9 points) | 18.4% (±2.5 points) | 31.7% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 481 (±202) | 2,434 (±374) | 574,561 (±5,417) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 634 (±109) | 10,775 (±374) | 1,239,908 (±8,203) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.6 (±0.3) | 2.0 (±0.2) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.6 (±0.3) | 2.4 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $40,501 (±$22,346) | $34,007 (±$6,696) | $39,858 (±$584) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $86,167 (±$11,787) | $77,268 (±$3,252) | $78,998 (±$476) | $100,009 |
In Calvert City, the renter share is higher than in Marshall County (18.4%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (31.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Marshall County, Calvert City ranks 1 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 119 of 448.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Calvert City has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 23.9% (±6.4 points) | 43.1% (±13.9 points) | +19.2 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $647 (±$126) | $992 (±$613) | +53.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $52,446 (±$10,757) | $48,906 (±$23,631) | −6.7% | 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 Calvert City
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvert City | — | 43.1% (±13.9 points) | — |
| Ledbetter | 5.6 mi | 24.9% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Smithland | 6.4 mi | 32.1% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reidland | 7.7 mi | 16.2% (±6.8 points) | Lower |
| Grand Rivers | 9.5 mi | 32.7% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Farley | 9.8 mi | 24.8% (±7.5 points) | Lower |
| Hendron | 14 mi | 21.9% (±9.5 points) | Lower |
| Paducah | 14 mi | 45.0% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookport | 14 mi | 38.1% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Reidland, KY (16.2%), Farley, KY (24.8%), Hendron, KY (21.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Marshall County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calvert City | 43.1% (±13.9 points) |
| 2 | Hardin | 29.4% (±11.2 points) |
| 3 | Benton | 21.3% (±10.0 points) |
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 Calvert City
How many renters are there in Calvert City?
Calvert City has an estimated 481 (±202) renting households, 43.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Calvert City?
In Calvert City, the share of households that rent went from 23.9% in 2015–2019 to 43.1% in 2020–2024 (+19.2 percentage points), a measurable increase.
How big are renting households in Calvert City?
A renting household in Calvert City has 1.6 people on average, against 2.6 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Calvert City?
The median renting household in Calvert City, KY has an income of $40,501 (±$22,346) a year, against $86,167 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Calvert City city, Kentucky
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Calvert City city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Calvert City city, Kentucky
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Calvert City city, Kentucky
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Calvert City city, Kentucky
- 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 Calvert City city, Kentucky (place:12016, in state:21).
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.
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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
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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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