What percentage of people rent in Benton Township (Columbia County), PA?
16.8% (±5.8 points) of the occupied homes in Benton Township (Columbia County), PA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 88 renting households against 437 that own their home.
In Benton Township (Columbia County), the share of households that rent went from 12.9% in 2015–2019 to 16.8% in 2020–2024 (+3.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 16.8% (±5.8 points)
- Renting households
- 88 (±36)
Who rents and who owns in Benton Township (Columbia County)
| Benton Township (Columbia County) | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 16.8% (±5.8 points) | 30.5% (±1.7 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 88 (±36) | 8,037 (±485) | 1,617,882 (±10,181) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 437 (±49) | 18,313 (±440) | 3,656,971 (±15,249) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.2 (±0.8) | 2.0 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.6 (±0.4) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | — | $39,409 (±$6,312) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $79,659 (±$8,899) | $77,719 (±$2,866) | $95,990 (±$362) | $100,009 |
In Benton Township (Columbia County), the renter share is lower than in Columbia County (30.5%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (30.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Columbia County, Benton Township (Columbia County) ranks 15 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 1395 of 2,557.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Benton Township (Columbia County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 12.9% (±4.3 points) | 16.8% (±5.8 points) | +3.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $833 (±$204) | $870 (±$484) | +4.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $57,500 (±$12,293) | $73,664 (±$5,890) | +28.1% | 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 (Columbia County)
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Township (Columbia County) | — | 16.8% (±5.8 points) | — |
| Benton | 1.0 mi | 56.6% (±13.2 points) | Higher |
| Stillwater | 3.1 mi | 11.8% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fishing Creek Township | 4.0 mi | 11.1% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Columbia County) | 4.0 mi | 21.9% (±9.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Columbus | 4.4 mi | 14.0% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sugarloaf Township (Columbia County) | 5.3 mi | 12.1% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Huntington Township (Luzerne County) | 6.2 mi | 11.8% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwood Township (Columbia County) | 6.4 mi | 19.6% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Benton, PA (56.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Columbia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Scott Township (Columbia County) | 25.3% (±7.5 points) |
| 10 | Jackson Township (Columbia County) | 21.9% (±9.3 points) |
| 11 | Greenwood Township (Columbia County) | 19.6% (±7.1 points) |
| 12 | Main Township | 17.6% (±8.1 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Franklin Township (Columbia County) | 17.4% (±9.0 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Locust Township | 17.4% (±8.9 points) |
| 15 | Benton Township (Columbia County) | 16.8% (±5.8 points) |
| 16 | Mount Pleasant Township (Columbia County) | 16.6% (±7.1 points) |
| 17 | Mifflin Township (Columbia County) | 15.8% (±8.5 points) |
| 18 | Catawissa Township | 14.8% (±7.3 points) |
| 19 | Briar Creek Township | 14.1% (±5.2 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Hemlock Township | 13.9% (±7.7 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Madison Township (Columbia County) | 13.9% (±5.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Columbia 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 (Columbia County)
How many renters are there in Benton Township (Columbia County)?
Benton Township (Columbia County) has an estimated 88 (±36) renting households, 16.8% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Benton Township (Columbia County)?
In Benton Township (Columbia County), the share of households that rent went from 12.9% in 2015–2019 to 16.8% in 2020–2024 (+3.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Benton Township (Columbia County)?
A renting household in Benton Township (Columbia County) has 2.2 people on average, against 2.6 in an owned home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
- 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, Columbia County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:05688, in state:42 county:037).
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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