How many renters in the Town of Denmark, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
37.0% (±13.8 points) of renting households in the Town of Denmark, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 37.0% (±13.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.3% (±11.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.4% (±2.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Denmark
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Denmark | Lewis County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.4% (±9.0 points) | 22.8% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 21.3% (±11.0 points) | 12.9% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 22.8% (±14.6 points) | 14.2% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.5% (±5.0 points) | 7.7% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.7% (±7.5 points) | 11.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.3% (±11.6 points) | 31.2% | 43.1% | 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.
The Town of Denmark against Lewis County, its state and the nation
| Town of Denmark | Lewis County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 37.0% (±13.8 points) | 42.3% (±6.5 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.3% (±11.6 points) | 31.2% (±4.9 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.4% (±2.5 points) | 25.0% (±3.1 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,618 (±$11,129) | $41,162 (±$4,732) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $952 (±$70) | $837 (±$57) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Denmark, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lewis County (42.3%).
It is also lower than in New York (52.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Lewis County, the Town of Denmark ranks 10 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 680 of 999.
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 the Town of Denmark
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Denmark | — | 37.0% (±13.8 points) | — |
| Village of Copenhagen | 2.6 mi | 33.6% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of West Carthage | 4.8 mi | 41.1% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Harrisburg | 5.1 mi | 28.6% (±111.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Castorland | 5.5 mi | 53.0% (±27.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Carthage | 5.5 mi | 37.6% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Champion | 6.3 mi | 47.3% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lowville | 8.2 mi | 42.7% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Rutland | 8.5 mi | 61.2% (±26.0 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 Lewis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Town of Diana | 54.1% (±26.5 points) |
| 5 | Town of Leyden | 53.4% (±17.5 points) |
| 6 | Town of Osceola | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 7 | Town of Lowville | 42.7% (±14.6 points) |
| 8 | Town of West Turin | 40.0% (±20.1 points) |
| 9 | Town of Watson | 38.5% (±33.0 points) |
| 10 | Town of Denmark | 37.0% (±13.8 points) |
| 11 | Town of New Bremen | 36.9% (±23.0 points) |
| 12 | Town of Martinsburg | 30.9% (±46.4 points) |
| 13 | Town of Harrisburg | 28.6% (±111.2 points) |
| 14 | Town of Turin | 10.0% (±102.4 points) |
| 15 | Town of Lewis (Lewis County) | 1.4% (±39.5 points) |
| 16 | Town of Pinckney | 0.0% (±113.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Lewis County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Denmark include them.
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 Town of Denmark
Are renters in the Town of Denmark rent-burdened?
37.0% of renting households in the Town of Denmark 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 the Town of Denmark spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Denmark, NY spends 23.4% (±2.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Denmark town, Lewis County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Denmark town, Lewis County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Denmark town, Lewis County, New York
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 Denmark town, Lewis County, New York (county subdivision:20214, in state:36 county:049).
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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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