What percentage of people rent in Benton Township (Pike County), OH?
22.2% (±10.9 points) of the occupied homes in Benton Township (Pike County), OH are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 115 renting households against 402 that own their home.
In Benton Township (Pike County), the share of households that rent went from 35.6% in 2015–2019 to 22.2% in 2020–2024 (−13.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 22.2% (±10.9 points)
- Renting households
- 115 (±60)
- Median renter income
- $18,631 (±$8,599)
Who rents and who owns in Benton Township (Pike County)
| Benton Township (Pike County) | Pike County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 22.2% (±10.9 points) | 31.5% (±3.2 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 115 (±60) | 3,426 (±370) | 1,595,287 (±11,760) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 402 (±132) | 7,440 (±389) | 3,267,904 (±16,882) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.5 (±0.4) | 2.2 (±0.2) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.6 (±0.5) | 2.6 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $18,631 (±$8,599) | $32,581 (±$6,615) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $48,375 (±$17,784) | $64,500 (±$9,933) | $90,122 (±$343) | $100,009 |
In Benton Township (Pike County), the renter share is not measurably different from Pike County (31.5%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (32.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Pike County, Benton Township (Pike County) ranks 9 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 1043 of 2,382.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Benton Township (Pike County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 35.6% (±14.4 points) | 22.2% (±10.9 points) | −13.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $632 (±$140) | $842 (±$693) | +33.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $38,947 (±$25,354) | $33,365 (±$20,849) | −14.3% | 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 Benton Township (Pike County)
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Township (Pike County) | — | 22.2% (±10.9 points) | — |
| Paxton Township | 4.9 mi | 34.1% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Pike County) | 5.3 mi | 15.2% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bainbridge | 6.0 mi | 31.6% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pebble Township | 6.1 mi | 21.6% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mifflin Township (Pike County) | 6.2 mi | 19.6% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sunfish Township | 8.0 mi | 21.6% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newton Township (Pike County) | 10 mi | 36.8% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paint Township (Ross County) | 10 mi | 28.7% (±17.1 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.
Households that rent across Pike County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Waverly | 48.8% (±9.9 points) |
| 4 | Seal Township | 42.9% (±11.9 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Marion Township (Pike County) | 40.9% (±18.3 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Pee Pee Township | 40.9% (±7.1 points) |
| 7 | Newton Township (Pike County) | 36.8% (±16.9 points) |
| 8 | Camp Creek Township | 35.9% (±19.5 points) |
| 9 | Benton Township (Pike County) | 22.2% (±10.9 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Pebble Township | 21.6% (±12.8 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Sunfish Township | 21.6% (±15.0 points) |
| 12 | Union Township (Pike County) | 21.5% (±14.7 points) |
| 13 | Mifflin Township (Pike County) | 19.6% (±14.3 points) |
| 14 | Jackson Township (Pike County) | 19.1% (±12.9 points) |
| 15 | Beaver Township (Pike County) | 19.0% (±13.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Pike County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Benton Township (Pike County)
How many renters are there in Benton Township (Pike County)?
Benton Township (Pike County) has an estimated 115 (±60) renting households, 22.2% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Benton Township (Pike County)?
In Benton Township (Pike County), the share of households that rent went from 35.6% in 2015–2019 to 22.2% in 2020–2024 (−13.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Benton Township (Pike County)?
A renting household in Benton Township (Pike County) has 1.5 people on average, against 2.6 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Benton Township (Pike County)?
The median renting household in Benton Township (Pike County), OH has an income of $18,631 (±$8,599) a year, against $48,375 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Pike County, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Pike County, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Pike County, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Pike County, Ohio
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Pike County, Ohio
- 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 Benton township, Pike County, Ohio (county subdivision:05648, in state:39 county:131).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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