Data Dictionary: ACS 2022 (1-Year Estimates)
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Table: A13002. Poverty Status in 2021 of Families by Family Type by Presence of Children Under 18 Years [11]
Universe: Families
Relevant Documentation:
Excerpt from: Social Explorer; U.S. Census Bureau; 2022 ACS 1-year and 2018-2022 ACS 5-year Data Releases : Technical Documentation.
 
Monthly Housing Costs as a Percentage of Household Income
The data for monthly housing costs as a percentage of household income are developed from a distribution of "Selected Monthly Owner Costs as a Percentage of Household Income" for owner-occupied and "Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income" for renter-occupied units. The owner-occupied categories are further separated into those with a mortgage and those without a mortgage. See sections on "Selected Monthly Owner Costs as a Percentage of Household Income" and "Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income" for more details on what characteristics are included in each measure and how these data are comparable to previous ACS and Census 2000 data.

Monthly housing costs as a percentage of household income provide information on the cost of monthly housing expenses for owners and renters. The information offers an excellent measure of housing affordability and excessive shelter costs. The data also serve to aid in the development of housing programs to meet the needs of people at different economic levels.

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