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Warsaw

North Carolina · 3,051 residents · 3.216 sq mi
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Warsaw has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,358. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $63,100. The poverty rate of 30.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,051
+6%since 1990
from 2,886 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
949 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 897 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.5
−2%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Warsaw
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,358
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,017 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,476
−4%since 1990
from $13,050 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
30.9%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 31.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$420
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $276 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 58.0% in 1990
45.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−15%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic43.4%(1,252)
Black56.2%(1,621)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.6%(1,807)
2000
White, non-Hispanic33%(1,008)
Black50.3%(1,534)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(481)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score75.8%(2,314)
Diversity Score
76
+21%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.7%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 56.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
−12%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Warsaw, North Carolina?

Warsaw, North Carolina has about 3,051 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Warsaw, North Carolina?

The typical household in Warsaw, North Carolina earns about $23,358 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Warsaw, North Carolina expensive?

In Warsaw, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $63,100, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Warsaw, North Carolina?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Warsaw, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Warsaw, North Carolina?

About 30.9% of people in Warsaw, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Warsaw, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Warsaw, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 165 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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