RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,122
Highest renter share, US counties · 1990
US counties with the highest share of renter-occupied housing units (2023 ACS). Kalawao County, Hawaii leads at 100.0%. 3,122 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest renter-occupied?
Kalawao County, Hawaii ranks #1 with 100.0% (1990 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by renter-occupied?
Kalawao County, Hawaii, New York County, New York, Bronx County, New York, Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, Kenedy County, Texas.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,122 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 1990 ACS 5-year data.
How is renter-occupied measured?
Share of occupied homes that are renter-occupied. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (1990).