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Warren County

Iowa · 52,403 residents · 569.658 sq mi
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Warren County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,309. Population has grown 29% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $196,100. Households here earn about 30% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52,403
+29%since 2000
from 40,671 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
92 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 71 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+8%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K40K45K51K56K1990201020202024Warren County
202454K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,309
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,349 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,966
+75%since 2000
from $20,558 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration12.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
19.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+20%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(39,635)
Black0.3%(106)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(441)
Asian0.4%(155)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(1,747)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(47,897)
Black0.9%(452)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,658)
Asian0.7%(380)
Other1.8%(968)
Diversity Score16.1%(8,425)
Segregation Score21%(10,984)
Diversity Score
16
+274%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+46%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.8%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−92.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Warren County, Iowa?

Warren County, Iowa has about 52,403 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Warren County, Iowa?

The typical household in Warren County, Iowa earns about $80,309 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Warren County, Iowa expensive?

In Warren County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $196,100, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Warren County, Iowa?

About 31.3% of adults age 25 and over in Warren County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Warren County, Iowa?

About 6.7% of people in Warren County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Warren County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Warren County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,370 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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12 ZIP codes
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