How many renters in Spencer Township (Allen County), OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.1% (±20.8 points) of renting households in Spencer Township (Allen County), OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.1% (±20.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.8% (±20.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.0% (±14.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Spencer Township (Allen County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Spencer Township (Allen County) | Allen County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 27.2% (±18.3 points) | 18.9% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 1.8% (±3.5 points) | 16.0% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.5% (±6.7 points) | 11.1% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.4% (±18.3 points) | 13.0% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.3% (±3.6 points) | 6.1% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.8% (±20.5 points) | 34.9% | 37.3% | 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.
Spencer Township (Allen County) against Allen County, its state and the nation
| Spencer Township (Allen County) | Allen County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.1% (±20.8 points) | 41.0% (±3.7 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.8% (±20.5 points) | 34.9% (±3.1 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.0% (±14.8 points) | 26.5% (±1.3 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $39,500 (±$31,568) | $39,864 (±$2,919) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $932 (±$195) | $922 (±$24) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Spencer Township (Allen County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Allen County (41.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Allen County, Spencer Township (Allen County) ranks 5 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 823 of 2,271.
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 Spencer Township (Allen County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Township (Allen County) | — | 46.1% (±20.8 points) | — |
| Spencerville | 2.0 mi | 47.6% (±21.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jennings Township (Van Wert County) | 3.3 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Amanda Township (Allen County) | 5.2 mi | 9.6% (±34.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salem Township (Auglaize County) | 5.5 mi | 0.0% (±56.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elgin | 5.5 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Venedocia | 5.7 mi | 5.3% (±74.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Allen County) | 6.8 mi | 36.1% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Logan Township | 7.5 mi | 20.0% (±31.8 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 Allen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bluffton | 55.1% (±21.8 points) |
| 2 | Richland Township (Allen County) | 52.5% (±21.6 points) |
| 3 | Harrod | 50.0% (±44.0 points) |
| 4 | Spencerville | 47.6% (±21.0 points) |
| 5 | Spencer Township (Allen County) | 46.1% (±20.8 points) |
| 6 | American Township | 44.0% (±12.2 points) |
| 7 | Elida | 43.0% (±46.8 points) |
| 8 | Bath Township (Allen County) | 41.8% (±16.2 points) |
| 9 | Lima | 41.6% (±5.1 points) |
| 10 | Shawnee Township | 39.8% (±18.4 points) |
| 11 | Auglaize Township (Allen County) | 37.9% (±28.8 points) |
Showing 11 of 22 places in Allen 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 Spencer Township (Allen County)
Are renters in Spencer Township (Allen County) rent-burdened?
46.1% of renting households in Spencer Township (Allen 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 Spencer Township (Allen County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Spencer Township (Allen County), OH spends 29.0% (±14.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spencer township, Allen County, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spencer township, Allen County, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spencer township, Allen County, Ohio
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 Spencer township, Allen County, Ohio (county subdivision:73982, in state:39 county:003).
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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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