What percentage of people rent in Madison Township (Columbia County), PA?
13.9% (±5.3 points) of the occupied homes in Madison Township (Columbia County), PA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 96 renting households against 594 that own their home.
In Madison Township (Columbia County), the share of households that rent went from 14.1% in 2015–2019 to 13.9% in 2020–2024 (−0.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 13.9% (±5.3 points)
- Renting households
- 96 (±39)
Who rents and who owns in Madison Township (Columbia County)
| Madison Township (Columbia County) | Columbia County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 13.9% (±5.3 points) | 30.5% (±1.7 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 96 (±39) | 8,037 (±485) | 1,617,882 (±10,181) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 594 (±74) | 18,313 (±440) | 3,656,971 (±15,249) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.0 (±0.6) | 2.0 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.7 (±0.3) | 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 | $84,107 (±$10,858) | $77,719 (±$2,866) | $95,990 (±$362) | $100,009 |
In Madison 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, Madison Township (Columbia County) ranks 21 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 1684 of 2,557.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Madison Township (Columbia County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 14.1% (±4.5 points) | 13.9% (±5.3 points) | −0.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $824 (±$151) | $842 (±$83) | +2.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $64,063 (±$5,416) | $76,500 (±$11,336) | +19.4% | 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 Madison Township (Columbia County)
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Township (Columbia County) | — | 13.9% (±5.3 points) | — |
| Millville | 2.8 mi | 49.4% (±10.9 points) | Higher |
| West Hemlock Township | 4.8 mi | 8.2% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Derry Township (Montour County) | 4.9 mi | 17.3% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Pleasant Township (Columbia County) | 5.2 mi | 16.6% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hemlock Township | 5.9 mi | 13.9% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwood Township (Columbia County) | 6.2 mi | 19.6% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Anthony Township (Montour County) | 6.3 mi | 9.6% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washingtonville | 6.3 mi | 65.6% (±19.7 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Millville, PA (49.4%), Washingtonville, PA (65.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 22 | Sugarloaf Township (Columbia County) | 12.1% (±5.4 points) |
| 23 | Montour Township | 12.0% (±5.6 points) |
| 24 | Stillwater | 11.8% (±11.1 points) |
| 25 | Fishing Creek Township | 11.1% (±5.4 points) |
| 26 | Pine Township (Columbia County) | 7.3% (±3.7 points) |
| 27 | Roaring Creek Township | 6.8% (±3.8 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 Madison Township (Columbia County)
How many renters are there in Madison Township (Columbia County)?
Madison Township (Columbia County) has an estimated 96 (±39) renting households, 13.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Madison Township (Columbia County)?
In Madison Township (Columbia County), the share of households that rent went from 14.1% in 2015–2019 to 13.9% in 2020–2024 (−0.2 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Madison Township (Columbia County)?
A renting household in Madison Township (Columbia County) has 2.0 people on average, against 2.7 in an owned home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Madison township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Madison township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Madison township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Madison township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Madison 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 Madison township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:46472, 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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