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Warren

Illinois · 1,323 residents · 1.033 sq mi
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Warren has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,618. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $85,300. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,323
−12%since 2000
from 1,496 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,281 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,448 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+14%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Warren
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,618
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,205
+44%since 2000
from $19,611 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,300
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$615
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−15%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,467)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(57)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,247)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(23)
Diversity Score10.1%(133)
Diversity Score
10
+164%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Warren, Illinois?

Warren, Illinois has about 1,323 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Warren, Illinois?

The typical household in Warren, Illinois earns about $51,618 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Warren, Illinois expensive?

In Warren, Illinois, the median home is worth about $85,300, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Warren, Illinois?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Warren, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Warren, Illinois?

About 8.6% of people in Warren, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Warren, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Warren, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 227 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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