How many renters in Blackwood, NJ pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.0% (±17.1 points) of renting households in Blackwood, NJ spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.0% (±17.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.6% (±15.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.5% (±6.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Blackwood
| Share of income spent on rent | Blackwood | Camden County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.0% (±11.3 points) | 9.5% | 12.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 27.2% (±19.9 points) | 11.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.9% (±7.7 points) | 12.2% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.9% (±12.7 points) | 12.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.4% (±6.3 points) | 10.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.6% (±15.9 points) | 44.0% | 42.7% | 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.
Blackwood against Camden County, its state and the nation
| Blackwood | Camden County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.0% (±17.1 points) | 54.5% (±2.4 points) | 51.6% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.6% (±15.9 points) | 44.0% (±2.0 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.5% (±6.0 points) | 32.2% (±1.0 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $75,982 (±$24,222) | $49,624 (±$2,002) | $62,674 (±$718) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,385 (±$144) | $1,402 (±$20) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Blackwood, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Camden County (54.5%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Camden County, Blackwood ranks 11 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 173 of 237.
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 Blackwood
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood | — | 39.0% (±17.1 points) | — |
| Turnersville | 2.3 mi | 100.0% (±80.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glendora | 2.9 mi | 52.9% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deptford Township | 3.1 mi | 59.4% (±10.9 points) | Higher |
| Stratford Borough | 3.3 mi | 48.8% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hi-nella Borough | 3.4 mi | 74.7% (±21.3 points) | Higher |
| Laurel Springs Borough | 3.4 mi | 50.7% (±21.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Gloucester County) | 3.5 mi | 67.3% (±11.1 points) | Higher |
| Runnemede Borough | 3.8 mi | 47.4% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Deptford Township, NJ (59.4%), Hi-nella Borough, NJ (74.7%), Washington Township (Gloucester County), NJ (67.3%).
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 Camden County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Echelon | 54.2% (±9.8 points) |
| 6 | Glendora | 52.9% (±19.2 points) |
| 7 | Greentree | 52.8% (±17.9 points) |
| 8 | West Berlin | 51.4% (±41.2 points) |
| 9 | Westmont | 48.9% (±12.1 points) |
| 10 | Kingston Estates | 44.1% (±27.6 points) |
| 11 | Blackwood | 39.0% (±17.1 points) |
| 12 | Ellisburg | 37.3% (±13.4 points) |
| 13 | Golden Triangle | 35.7% (±14.7 points) |
| 14 | Cherry Hill Mall | 29.2% (±12.8 points) |
| 15 | Ashland | 15.4% (±16.9 points) |
Showing 11 of 15 places in Camden County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Blackwood is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Gloucester Township, whose figures include it.
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 Blackwood
Are renters in Blackwood rent-burdened?
39.0% of renting households in Blackwood 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 Blackwood spend on rent?
The median renting household in Blackwood, NJ spends 26.5% (±6.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blackwood CDP, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blackwood CDP, New Jersey
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blackwood CDP, New Jersey
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 Blackwood CDP, New Jersey (place:06040, in state:34).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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