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Warrenton

Oregon · 6,277 residents · 12.662 sq mi
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Warrenton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,991. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $263,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,277
+53%since 2000
from 4,096 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
496 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 323 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+4%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K5K6K7K1990201020202024Warrenton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,991
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,472 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,217
+61%since 2000
from $16,874 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,800
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,064
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $561 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
41.3% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+24%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(3,741)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(119)
Asian1.8%(72)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(498)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(5,002)
Black0.6%(37)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(571)
Asian1.6%(100)
Other9.5%(597)
Diversity Score44.2%(2,774)
Diversity Score
44
+264%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+23%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Warrenton, Oregon?

Warrenton, Oregon has about 6,277 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Warrenton, Oregon?

The typical household in Warrenton, Oregon earns about $61,991 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Warrenton, Oregon expensive?

In Warrenton, Oregon, the median home is worth about $263,800, and the typical rent is about $1,064 a month.

How educated are people in Warrenton, Oregon?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Warrenton, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Warrenton, Oregon?

About 5.6% of people in Warrenton, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Warrenton, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Warrenton, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,598 residents, a change of about 134 percent over that period.

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