How many renters in Coal Township, PA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.9% (±17.4 points) of renting households in Coal Township, PA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.9% (±17.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.9% (±14.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.3% (±7.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Coal Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Coal Township | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.0% (±3.7 points) | 15.1% | 14.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 33.1% (±13.6 points) | 19.2% | 13.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.5% (±7.4 points) | 12.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.5% (±7.8 points) | 10.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.0% (±9.2 points) | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.9% (±14.8 points) | 33.3% | 39.5% | 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.
Coal Township against Northumberland County, its state and the nation
| Coal Township | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.9% (±17.4 points) | 42.6% (±4.2 points) | 48.2% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.9% (±14.8 points) | 33.3% (±3.6 points) | 39.5% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.3% (±7.1 points) | 26.5% (±1.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $26,875 (±$11,784) | $34,167 (±$3,426) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $745 (±$64) | $806 (±$37) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Coal Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Northumberland County (42.6%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (48.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Northumberland County, Coal Township ranks 14 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1040 of 2,530.
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 Coal Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Township | — | 44.9% (±17.4 points) | — |
| East Cameron Township | 1.9 mi | 18.2% (±94.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shamokin | 2.2 mi | 52.1% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kulpmont | 2.7 mi | 53.7% (±28.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Heights | 3.4 mi | 69.4% (±63.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Carmel Township | 4.2 mi | 40.5% (±41.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eldred Township (Schuylkill County) | 4.6 mi | 9.5% (±47.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ralpho Township | 5.6 mi | 54.2% (±44.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Carmel | 5.7 mi | 32.0% (±15.6 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 Northumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Riverside | 53.4% (±34.3 points) |
| 9 | Shamokin | 52.1% (±12.6 points) |
| 10 | Northumberland | 50.1% (±18.1 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Turbotville | 50.0% (±47.9 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Shamokin Township | 50.0% (±62.2 points) |
| 13 | Milton | 47.2% (±13.6 points) |
| 14 | Coal Township | 44.9% (±17.4 points) |
| 15 | Lower Mahanoy Township | 43.4% (±15.5 points) |
| 16 | Herndon | 42.9% (±26.3 points) |
| 17 | Sunbury | 42.5% (±10.0 points) |
| 18 | Mount Carmel Township | 40.5% (±41.6 points) |
| 19 | West Cameron Township | 33.3% (±95.8 points) |
| 20 | Lower Augusta Township | 32.7% (±49.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Northumberland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Coal Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Edgewood (community), Fairview-Ferndale, Marshallton.
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 Coal Township
Are renters in Coal Township rent-burdened?
44.9% of renting households in Coal Township 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 Coal Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Coal Township, PA spends 27.3% (±7.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Coal township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Coal township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Coal township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
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 Coal township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:14536, in state:42 county:097).
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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