How many renters in Columbia Township (Jackson County), MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.9% (±13.0 points) of renting households in Columbia Township (Jackson County), MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.9% (±13.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.5% (±12.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.4% (±13.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Columbia Township (Jackson County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Columbia Township (Jackson County) | Jackson County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.1% (±11.0 points) | 14.9% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.6% (±8.9 points) | 15.8% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.5% (±4.8 points) | 11.2% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.0% (±12.4 points) | 12.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.4% (±3.6 points) | 6.8% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.5% (±12.5 points) | 38.5% | 41.4% | 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.
Columbia Township (Jackson County) against Jackson County, its state and the nation
| Columbia Township (Jackson County) | Jackson County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.9% (±13.0 points) | 45.3% (±3.8 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.5% (±12.5 points) | 38.5% (±3.4 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.4% (±13.3 points) | 28.2% (±1.3 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,125 (±$8,789) | $38,313 (±$2,913) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,252 (±$139) | $985 (±$27) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Columbia Township (Jackson County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jackson County (45.3%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Jackson County, Columbia Township (Jackson County) ranks 2 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 455 of 1,485.
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 Columbia Township (Jackson County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Township (Jackson County) | — | 53.9% (±13.0 points) | — |
| Cement City | 3.6 mi | 19.5% (±21.1 points) | Lower |
| Napoleon Township | 5.2 mi | 34.6% (±28.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodstock Township | 5.3 mi | 36.3% (±21.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Norvell Township | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±127.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cambridge Township | 7.3 mi | 28.5% (±17.7 points) | Lower |
| Liberty Township (Jackson County) | 7.3 mi | 0.0% (±59.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Onsted | 8.0 mi | 29.6% (±19.9 points) | Lower |
| Manitou Beach-Devils Lake | 8.3 mi | 53.7% (±50.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cement City, MI (19.5%), Cambridge Township, MI (28.5%), Onsted, MI (29.6%).
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 Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | 55.0% (±5.9 points) |
| 2 | Columbia Township (Jackson County) | 53.9% (±13.0 points) |
| 3 | Hanover Township (Jackson County) | 52.7% (±32.9 points) |
| 4 | Leoni Township | 49.9% (±19.5 points) |
| 5 | Springport Township | 48.1% (±23.0 points) |
| 6 | Pulaski Township | 45.2% (±41.9 points) |
| 7 | Blackman Charter Township | 42.9% (±7.6 points) |
| 8 | Parma Township | 40.0% (±33.8 points) |
Showing 8 of 20 places in Jackson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Columbia Township (Jackson County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Brooklyn, Vineyard Lake.
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 Columbia Township (Jackson County)
Are renters in Columbia Township (Jackson County) rent-burdened?
53.9% of renting households in Columbia Township (Jackson 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 Columbia Township (Jackson County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Columbia Township (Jackson County), MI spends 35.4% (±13.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia township, Jackson County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia township, Jackson County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia township, Jackson County, Michigan
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 Columbia township, Jackson County, Michigan (county subdivision:17400, in state:26 county:075).
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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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