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Warren

Arkansas · 5,453 residents · 7.035 sq mi
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Warren has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,214. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 989 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,100. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,453
−15%since 2000
from 6,442 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
775 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 916 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
−1%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Warren
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,214
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,162 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,881
+48%since 2000
from $13,453 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$615
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
41.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+10%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(3,443)
Black40.7%(2,623)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(327)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.4%(4,345)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.3%(1,868)
Black44.1%(2,407)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(1,008)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other2.7%(149)
Diversity Score81.6%(4,450)
Diversity Score
82
+21%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+18%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 73.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Warren, Arkansas?

Warren, Arkansas has about 5,453 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Warren, Arkansas?

The typical household in Warren, Arkansas earns about $38,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Warren, Arkansas expensive?

In Warren, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $84,100, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Warren, Arkansas?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Warren, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Warren, Arkansas?

About 23.7% of people in Warren, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Warren, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Warren, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,002 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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