How many renters in Salem Township (Dunklin County), MO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
57.4% (±23.3 points) of renting households in Salem Township (Dunklin County), MO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 57.4% (±23.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.1% (±15.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.4% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Salem Township (Dunklin County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Salem Township (Dunklin County) | Dunklin County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.9% (±7.7 points) | 18.4% | 15.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 1.9% (±2.7 points) | 13.2% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.0% (±9.4 points) | 15.2% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.7% (±13.0 points) | 13.7% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 26.3% (±17.2 points) | 6.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.1% (±15.7 points) | 32.9% | 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.
Salem Township (Dunklin County) against Dunklin County, its state and the nation
| Salem Township (Dunklin County) | Dunklin County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 57.4% (±23.3 points) | 39.4% (±6.7 points) | 45.6% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.1% (±15.7 points) | 32.9% (±6.2 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.4% (±3.0 points) | 26.1% (±2.1 points) | 28.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $22,692 (±$9,124) | $29,255 (±$3,041) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $565 (±$117) | $648 (±$30) | $1,033 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Salem Township (Dunklin County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Dunklin County (39.4%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (45.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Dunklin County, Salem Township (Dunklin County) ranks 6 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 205 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 Salem Township (Dunklin County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Township (Dunklin County) | — | 57.4% (±23.3 points) | — |
| Senath | 2.2 mi | 64.9% (±26.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arbyrd | 4.9 mi | 21.9% (±21.7 points) | Lower |
| Hornersville | 6.1 mi | 66.1% (±27.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cardwell | 7.2 mi | 70.1% (±26.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (Dunklin County) | 7.2 mi | 72.1% (±34.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buffalo Township | 7.3 mi | 68.5% (±26.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kennett | 12 mi | 29.5% (±9.4 points) | Lower |
| Independence Township (Dunklin County) | 12 mi | 29.5% (±8.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Arbyrd, MO (21.9%), Kennett, MO (29.5%), Independence Township (Dunklin County), MO (29.5%).
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 Dunklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clay Township (Dunklin County) | 72.1% (±34.9 points) |
| 2 | Cardwell | 70.1% (±26.9 points) |
| 3 | Buffalo Township | 68.5% (±26.4 points) |
| 4 | Hornersville | 66.1% (±27.0 points) |
| 5 | Senath | 64.9% (±26.9 points) |
| 6 | Salem Township (Dunklin County) | 57.4% (±23.3 points) |
| 7 | Union Township (Dunklin County) | 54.7% (±20.2 points) |
| 8 | Campbell | 51.2% (±20.5 points) |
| 9 | Malden | 50.1% (±14.7 points) |
| 10 | Cotton Hill Township | 41.5% (±13.3 points) |
| 11 | Holcomb | 38.3% (±27.3 points) |
| 12 | Freeborn Township | 37.1% (±24.4 points) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Dunklin 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 Salem Township (Dunklin County)
Are renters in Salem Township (Dunklin County) rent-burdened?
57.4% of renting households in Salem Township (Dunklin 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 Salem Township (Dunklin County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Salem Township (Dunklin County), MO spends 31.4% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem township, Dunklin County, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem township, Dunklin County, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem township, Dunklin County, Missouri
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 Salem township, Dunklin County, Missouri (county subdivision:65252, in state:29 county:069).
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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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