How many renters in South Carthage, TN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?

Name: Rent burden in South Carthage, TN, 2020–2024
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49.1% (±21.6 points) of renting households in South Carthage, TN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

22.4% spend 35% or more.

The median renting household spends 29.1% of its income on rent.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Paying 30% or more: 49.1% (±21.6 points)
Paying 35% or more: 22.4% (±13.6 points)
Median share of income: 29.1% (±12.2 points)

Rent as a share of income in South Carthage

Renting households by gross rent as a percentage of household income, 2020–2024
Share of income spent on rent	South Carthage	Smith County	Tennessee	United States
Less than 15%	23.9% (±19.8 points)	17.5%	13.7%	12.6%
15% to 19.9%	16.9% (±12.0 points)	17.2%	12.5%	12.2%
20% to 24.9%	4.9% (±4.4 points)	16.3%	13.2%	12.6%
25% to 29.9%	5.2% (±5.5 points)	12.1%	11.7%	11.5%
30% to 34.9%	26.7% (±16.8 points)	8.0%	9.1%	9.2%
35% or more	22.4% (±13.6 points)	28.9%	39.7%	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.

South Carthage against Smith County, its state and the nation

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	South Carthage	Smith County	Tennessee	United States
Paying 30% or more	49.1% (±21.6 points)	36.9% (±9.8 points)	48.8% (±0.6 points)	51.1%
Paying 35% or more	22.4% (±13.6 points)	28.9% (±8.6 points)	39.7% (±0.5 points)	41.9%
Median share of income	29.1% (±12.2 points)	24.7% (±2.6 points)	29.5% (±0.2 points)	30.6%
Median renter household income	$48,011 (±$20,275)	$44,190 (±$5,052)	$46,745 (±$535)	$52,966
Median gross rent	$939 (±$99)	$922 (±$67)	$1,189 (±$7)	$1,413

In South Carthage, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Smith County (36.9%).

It is not measurably different from Tennessee (48.8%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).

In Smith County, South Carthage ranks 1 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.

Statewide, it ranks 142 of 403.

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 South Carthage

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Carthage
Place	Distance	Renters paying 30% or more of income	Compared with this place
South Carthage	—	49.1% (±21.6 points)	—
Carthage	1.4 mi	35.7% (±18.0 points)	Not measurably different
Gordonsville	4.0 mi	29.7% (±27.7 points)	Not measurably different
Alexandria	12 mi	58.4% (±21.0 points)	Not measurably different
Watertown	14 mi	41.1% (±25.4 points)	Not measurably different
Hartsville	15 mi	43.9% (±15.5 points)	Not measurably different
Dowelltown	16 mi	68.9% (±57.9 points)	Not measurably different
Liberty	16 mi	59.1% (±67.2 points)	Not measurably different
Baxter	19 mi	59.1% (±25.1 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.

Renters paying 30% or more of income across Smith County, place by place

Rank	Place	Renters paying 30% or more of income
1	South Carthage	49.1% (±21.6 points)
2	Carthage	35.7% (±18.0 points)
3	Gordonsville	29.7% (±27.7 points)

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 South Carthage

Are renters in South Carthage rent-burdened?

49.1% of renting households in South Carthage 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 South Carthage spend on rent?

The median renting household in South Carthage, TN spends 29.1% (±12.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.

Sources

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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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