What percentage of people rent in Steele, MO?
50.6% (±9.9 points) of the occupied homes in Steele, MO are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 315 renting households against 307 that own their home.
In Steele, the share of households that rent went from 47.0% in 2015–2019 to 50.6% in 2020–2024 (+3.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 50.6% (±9.9 points)
- Renting households
- 315 (±96)
- Median renter income
- $26,875 (±$18,462)
Who rents and who owns in Steele
| Steele | Pemiscot County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 50.6% (±9.9 points) | 44.4% (±2.7 points) | 31.9% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 315 (±96) | 2,813 (±207) | 799,814 (±5,177) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 307 (±72) | 3,520 (±193) | 1,708,413 (±9,125) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.1 (±0.4) | 2.2 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.5 (±0.4) | 2.4 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $26,875 (±$18,462) | $23,726 (±$3,995) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $105,066 (±$5,512) | $62,821 (±$6,930) | $87,780 (±$425) | $100,009 |
In Steele, the renter share is not measurably different from Pemiscot County (44.4%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (31.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Pemiscot County, Steele ranks 4 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 103 of 1,244.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Steele has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 47.0% (±9.3 points) | 50.6% (±9.9 points) | +3.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $525 (±$197) | $707 (±$100) | +34.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $30,577 (±$11,379) | $54,600 (±$10,297) | +78.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Steele
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steele | — | 50.6% (±9.9 points) | — |
| Holland | 2.7 mi | 7.6% (±13.9 points) | Lower |
| Cooter | 4.4 mi | 35.0% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rives | 8.3 mi | 0.0% (±50.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gosnell | 11 mi | 29.8% (±11.7 points) | Lower |
| Hayti Heights | 11 mi | 80.1% (±11.6 points) | Higher |
| Clay Township (Dunklin County) | 11 mi | 19.5% (±7.3 points) | Lower |
| Blytheville | 11 mi | 49.7% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hayti | 11 mi | 51.8% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Holland, MO (7.6%), Gosnell, AR (29.8%), Clay Township (Dunklin County), MO (19.5%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hayti Heights, MO (80.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Pemiscot County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hayti Heights | 80.1% (±11.6 points) |
| 2 | Caruthersville | 52.4% (±6.4 points) |
| 3 | Hayti | 51.8% (±11.3 points) |
| 4 | Steele | 50.6% (±9.9 points) |
| 5 | Cooter | 35.0% (±13.8 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Bragg City | 20.0% (±34.5 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Pascola | 20.0% (±16.1 points) |
| 8 | Wardell | 18.2% (±11.2 points) |
| 9 | Homestown | 11.4% (±18.2 points) |
| 10 | Holland | 7.6% (±13.9 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Steele
How many renters are there in Steele?
Steele has an estimated 315 (±96) renting households, 50.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Steele?
In Steele, the share of households that rent went from 47.0% in 2015–2019 to 50.6% in 2020–2024 (+3.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Steele?
A renting household in Steele has 2.1 people on average, against 2.5 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Steele?
The median renting household in Steele, MO has an income of $26,875 (±$18,462) a year, against $105,066 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Steele city, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Steele city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Steele city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Steele city, Missouri
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Steele city, Missouri
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Steele city, Missouri (place:70558, in state:29).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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