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Warsaw

Missouri · 2,338 residents (2025 est.) · 2.493 sq mi
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Warsaw has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,413. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 15% 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 $152,000. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,980
−4%since 2000
from 2,070 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
794 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 830 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.3
+21%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,338 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Warsaw
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,413
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,498
+93%since 2000
from $15,262 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.552
+23%since 2010
from 0.448 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$727
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
36.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+32%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(2,012)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(26)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(75)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(1,741)
Black1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino4%(80)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(140)
Diversity Score27.5%(545)
Diversity Score
28
+659%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+30%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
8.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 44.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.4%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
58.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2012
from 22.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.3%
+28.7 ptssince 2017
from 56.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Warsaw, Missouri?

Warsaw, Missouri has about 1,980 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Warsaw, Missouri?

The typical household in Warsaw, Missouri earns about $41,413 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Warsaw, Missouri expensive?

In Warsaw, Missouri, the median home is worth about $152,000, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Warsaw, Missouri?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Warsaw, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Warsaw, Missouri?

About 20.1% of people in Warsaw, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Warsaw, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Warsaw, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 284 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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