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Warsaw

North Carolina · 2,733 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 $28,589. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,600. Households here earn about 50% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,733
−10%since 2000
from 3,051 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
850 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 949 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+16%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Warsaw
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,589
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,358 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,412
+40%since 2000
from $12,476 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance18.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,600
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$702
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
54.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(652)
Black54.8%(1,497)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(500)
Asian0.7%(19)
Other6.7%(183)
Diversity Score79.6%(2,176)
Diversity Score
80
+5%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+75%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.3%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
42.0%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.3%
−61.6 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Warsaw, North Carolina?

Warsaw, North Carolina has about 2,733 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Warsaw, North Carolina earns about $28,589 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 $68,600, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in Warsaw, North Carolina?

About 10.2% 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 6.5% of people in Warsaw, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Warsaw, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Warsaw, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 153 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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