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Households spending a large portion of their income on housing are most heavily concentrated in areas with historically high poverty

The highest concentration of households paying over 30% of their income are near downtown where poverty has been most prevalent. Census Tracts 19, 5, and 20.01 have the highest percent (over 50%) of households spending a large portion of income on housing. 

  • There are 461 households (59% of households) in Census Tract 19 spending over 30% of their income on housing.
    • 58% of residents in Census Tract 19 are in poverty.
  • There are 551 households (57% of households) in Census Tract 5 spending over 30% of their income on housing.
    • 46% of residents in Census Tract 5 are in poverty.
  • There are 860 households (56% of households) in Census Tract 20.01 spending over 30% of their income on housing.
    • 32% of residents in Census Tract 20.01 are in poverty.