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Warrens

Wisconsin · 534 residents (2025 est.) · 1.476 sq mi
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Warrens has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,321. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $155,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
438
+53%since 2000
from 286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
297 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 194 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
+7%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:534 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2333184034875721990201020202024Warrens
2024438
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,321
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,464 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,367
+172%since 2000
from $13,005 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+34.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
−16%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,100
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,165
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.9%
−19.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
46.1% rent
Vacancy rate
44.6%
+28.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.9%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.7%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+24%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(276)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(389)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.5%(33)
Diversity Score25.6%(112)
Diversity Score
26
+1332%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+122%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 74.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.9%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.2%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2012
from 9.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
+17.3 ptssince 2017
from 73.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 93.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Warrens, Wisconsin?

Warrens, Wisconsin has about 438 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Warrens, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Warrens, Wisconsin earns about $67,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Warrens, Wisconsin expensive?

In Warrens, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $155,100, and the typical rent is about $1,165 a month.

How educated are people in Warrens, Wisconsin?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Warrens, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Warrens, Wisconsin?

About 6.6% of people in Warrens, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Warrens, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Warrens, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 64 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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