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Warrensburg

Illinois · 1,110 residents · 0.728 sq mi
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Warrensburg has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,917. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $104,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,110
−14%since 2000
from 1,289 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,525 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,771 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+9%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8631K1K1K2K1990201020202024Warrensburg
2024921
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,917
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,708 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,567
+40%since 2000
from $19,041 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$606
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+1%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,254)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(43)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(1,022)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(18)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other3.5%(39)
Diversity Score14%(156)
Diversity Score
14
+324%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+69%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 91.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 75.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.6%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Warrensburg, Illinois?

Warrensburg, Illinois has about 1,110 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Warrensburg, Illinois?

The typical household in Warrensburg, Illinois earns about $62,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Warrensburg, Illinois expensive?

In Warrensburg, Illinois, the median home is worth about $104,200, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Warrensburg, Illinois?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Warrensburg, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Warrensburg, Illinois?

About 7.4% of people in Warrensburg, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Warrensburg, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Warrensburg, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 142 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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