How many renters in Dawson, MN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.4% (±16.7 points) of renting households in Dawson, MN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.4% (±16.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.7% (±16.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.6% (±7.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Dawson
| Share of income spent on rent | Dawson | Lac qui Parle County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.7% (±13.4 points) | 20.2% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.3% (±8.1 points) | 21.2% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.7% (±6.9 points) | 9.1% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.0% (±18.6 points) | 6.7% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.7% (±3.4 points) | 9.4% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.7% (±16.4 points) | 33.5% | 38.4% | 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.
Dawson against Lac qui Parle County, its state and the nation
| Dawson | Lac qui Parle County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.4% (±16.7 points) | 42.9% (±9.6 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.7% (±16.4 points) | 33.5% (±8.6 points) | 38.4% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.6% (±7.0 points) | 24.7% (±5.7 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $24,130 (±$5,804) | $35,089 (±$6,497) | $51,080 (±$531) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $586 (±$38) | $728 (±$96) | $1,280 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Dawson, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lac qui Parle County (42.9%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lac qui Parle County, Dawson ranks 7 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 909 of 2,184.
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 Dawson
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson | — | 41.4% (±16.7 points) | — |
| Riverside Township | 1.6 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maxwell Township | 5.4 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hamlin Township | 5.9 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cerro Gordo Township | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Baxter Township | 6.6 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township | 7.6 mi | 8.3% (±74.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Providence Township | 7.7 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lac qui Parle Township | 8.4 mi | 80.0% (±111.5 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Lac qui Parle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Marietta | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Arena Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Providence Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Riverside Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 5 | Lac qui Parle Township | 80.0% (±111.5 points) |
| 6 | Madison | 51.7% (±15.7 points) |
| 7 | Dawson | 41.4% (±16.7 points) |
| 8 | Walter Township | 40.0% (±109.9 points) |
| 9 | Garfield Township (Lac qui Parle County) | 33.3% (±120.2 points) |
| 10 | Bellingham | 22.2% (±90.6 points) |
| 11 | Boyd | 14.3% (±102.0 points) |
| 12 | Madison Township | 8.3% (±74.3 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Louisburg | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Lac qui Parle 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 Dawson
Are renters in Dawson rent-burdened?
41.4% of renting households in Dawson 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 Dawson spend on rent?
The median renting household in Dawson, MN spends 27.6% (±7.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dawson city, Minnesota
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dawson city, Minnesota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dawson city, Minnesota
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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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