How many renters in Decatur Township, MI pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
30.5% (±12.5 points) of renting households in Decatur Township, MI spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
12.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 19.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 30.5% (±12.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 12.9% (±8.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 19.6% (±6.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Decatur Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Decatur Township | Van Buren County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 29.6% (±15.3 points) | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 22.3% (±11.7 points) | 9.0% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 3.4% (±4.1 points) | 13.2% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.2% (±8.6 points) | 15.4% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 17.6% (±9.0 points) | 9.3% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 12.9% (±8.7 points) | 38.9% | 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.
Decatur Township against Van Buren County, its state and the nation
| Decatur Township | Van Buren County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 30.5% (±12.5 points) | 48.2% (±5.5 points) | 50.4% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 12.9% (±8.7 points) | 38.9% (±4.9 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 19.6% (±6.9 points) | 29.4% (±1.6 points) | 30.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,583 (±$31,755) | $34,523 (±$2,995) | $42,352 (±$376) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $831 (±$45) | $870 (±$37) | $1,129 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Decatur Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Van Buren County (48.2%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (50.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Van Buren County, Decatur Township ranks 18 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1060 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 Decatur Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Township | — | 30.5% (±12.5 points) | — |
| Hamilton Township (Van Buren County) | 5.4 mi | 100.0% (±44.8 points) | Higher |
| Lawton | 5.5 mi | 66.8% (±17.5 points) | Higher |
| Porter Township (Van Buren County) | 5.6 mi | 0.0% (±53.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Volinia Township | 5.8 mi | 48.6% (±68.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paw Paw Township | 6.0 mi | 29.0% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paw Paw | 7.2 mi | 28.3% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marcellus Township | 8.1 mi | 21.0% (±30.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marcellus | 8.3 mi | 19.5% (±34.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hamilton Township (Van Buren County), MI (100.0%), Lawton, MI (66.8%).
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 Van Buren County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Lawrence Township | 46.7% (±26.6 points) |
| 13 | Almena Township | 44.9% (±27.6 points) |
| 14 | Waverly Township (Van Buren County) | 43.5% (±35.1 points) |
| 15 | Hartford | 39.4% (±20.6 points) |
| 16 | Keeler Township | 39.2% (±49.6 points) |
| 17 | Gobles | 35.7% (±19.5 points) |
| 18 | Decatur Township | 30.5% (±12.5 points) |
| 19 | Paw Paw Township | 29.0% (±14.0 points) |
| 20 | Bloomingdale Township | 16.9% (±18.9 points) |
| 21 | Hartford Township | 15.5% (±24.9 points) |
| 22 | Porter Township (Van Buren County) | 0.0% (±53.9 points) |
Showing 11 of 22 places in Van Buren County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Decatur Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Decatur.
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 Decatur Township
Are renters in Decatur Township rent-burdened?
30.5% of renting households in Decatur 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 Decatur Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Decatur Township, MI spends 19.6% (±6.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Decatur township, Van Buren County, Michigan
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Decatur township, Van Buren County, Michigan
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Decatur township, Van Buren 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 Decatur township, Van Buren County, Michigan (county subdivision:21060, in state:26 county:159).
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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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