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Warren

Massachusetts · 1,426 residents · 1.284 sq mi
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Warren has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,365. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $248,800. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 61% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,426
−2%since 2000
from 1,452 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,111 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,131 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.5
−21%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4097121K1K2K1990201020202024Warren
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,365
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,057 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,517
+41%since 2000
from $15,959 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
+30%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance32.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical32.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information17.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing12%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$720
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 53.6% in 2000
54.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
64.4%
+33.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
+81%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,418)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(52)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(1,146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.6%(280)
Diversity Score39.4%(563)
Diversity Score
39
+993%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+25%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.2%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
46.4%
+40.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.0%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−53.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2012
from 17.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−89.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2017
from 63.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Warren, Massachusetts?

Warren, Massachusetts has about 1,426 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Warren, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Warren, Massachusetts earns about $40,365 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Warren, Massachusetts expensive?

In Warren, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $248,800, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Warren, Massachusetts?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Warren, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Warren, Massachusetts?

About 11.4% of people in Warren, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Warren, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Warren, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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