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Warrenton

Virginia · 10,057 residents · 4.38 sq mi
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Warrenton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,003. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $337,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,057
+51%since 2000
from 6,670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,296 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 1,523 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+8%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K8K9K11K1990201020202024Warrenton
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,003
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,760 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,543
+64%since 2000
from $23,552 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$337,000
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,391
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $693 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
36.6% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+63%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(5,197)
Black16.4%(1,094)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(217)
Asian1%(64)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.2%(2,883)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(7,059)
Black11.2%(1,124)
Hispanic / Latino10%(1,004)
Asian2.7%(267)
Other3.6%(363)
Diversity Score57.2%(5,748)
Diversity Score
57
+32%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.3%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Warrenton, Virginia?

Warrenton, Virginia has about 10,057 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Warrenton, Virginia?

The typical household in Warrenton, Virginia earns about $74,003 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Warrenton, Virginia expensive?

In Warrenton, Virginia, the median home is worth about $337,000, and the typical rent is about $1,391 a month.

How educated are people in Warrenton, Virginia?

About 36.4% of adults age 25 and over in Warrenton, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Warrenton, Virginia?

About 5.5% of people in Warrenton, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Warrenton, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Warrenton, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,227 residents, a change of about 108 percent over that period.

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

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