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Warsaw

North Carolina · 3,054 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 $23,068. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $78,900. The poverty rate of 29.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,054
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,051 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
950 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 949 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+15%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Warsaw
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,068
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,358 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,810
+27%since 2000
from $12,476 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$486
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
20.9%
−33.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
53.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+27%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic33%(1,008)
Black50.3%(1,534)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(481)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.8%(2,314)
2010
White, non-Hispanic28.8%(881)
Black52.7%(1,608)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(516)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other1.3%(40)
Diversity Score76.4%(2,333)
Diversity Score
76
+1%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.1%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Warsaw, North Carolina?

Warsaw, North Carolina has about 3,054 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Warsaw, North Carolina earns about $23,068 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 $78,900, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Warsaw, North Carolina?

About 15.4% 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 29.3% 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 168 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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