How many renters in Bernie, MO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.4% (±17.9 points) of renting households in Bernie, MO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.4% (±17.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.4% (±16.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.2% (±7.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bernie
| Share of income spent on rent | Bernie | Stoddard County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.1% (±18.6 points) | 25.7% | 15.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.1% (±17.8 points) | 9.7% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.7% (±15.8 points) | 20.7% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.7% (±9.1 points) | 13.5% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.0% (±7.2 points) | 9.4% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.4% (±16.4 points) | 21.0% | 36.6% | 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.
Bernie against Stoddard County, its state and the nation
| Bernie | Stoddard County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.4% (±17.9 points) | 30.4% (±6.1 points) | 45.6% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.4% (±16.4 points) | 21.0% (±5.0 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.2% (±7.4 points) | 23.5% (±1.5 points) | 28.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,882 (±$10,387) | $39,211 (±$5,200) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $768 (±$92) | $760 (±$38) | $1,033 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Bernie, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Stoddard County (30.4%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (45.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Stoddard County, Bernie ranks 7 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 528 of 1,105.
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 Bernie
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernie | — | 39.4% (±17.9 points) | — |
| Liberty Township (Stoddard County) | 4.3 mi | 24.7% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Malden | 5.1 mi | 50.1% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cotton Hill Township | 7.8 mi | 41.5% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dexter | 8.4 mi | 25.1% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elk Township | 8.6 mi | 26.7% (±89.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Parma | 9.4 mi | 40.0% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dudley | 11 mi | 11.4% (±54.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penermon | 11 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 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 Stoddard County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bloomfield | 69.3% (±20.9 points) |
| 2 | Essex | 56.4% (±24.0 points) |
| 3 | Richland Township (Stoddard County) | 51.7% (±20.0 points) |
| 4 | Castor Township | 49.7% (±16.0 points) |
| 5 | New Lisbon Township | 45.2% (±65.5 points) |
| 6 | Puxico | 41.7% (±18.1 points) |
| 7 | Bernie | 39.4% (±17.9 points) |
| 8 | Advance | 34.8% (±22.5 points) |
| 9 | Bell City | 30.6% (±20.3 points) |
| 10 | Pike Township | 29.7% (±15.4 points) |
| 11 | Duck Creek Township | 28.8% (±14.4 points) |
| 12 | Elk Township | 26.7% (±89.9 points) |
| 13 | Dexter | 25.1% (±10.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Stoddard 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 Bernie
Are renters in Bernie rent-burdened?
39.4% of renting households in Bernie 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 Bernie spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bernie, MO spends 24.2% (±7.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bernie city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bernie city, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bernie city, Missouri
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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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