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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Warren County

North Carolina · 19,972 residents · 429.392 sq mi
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Warren County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,351. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $64,500. Households here earn about 28% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,972
+16%since 1990
from 17,265 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 40 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.7
+6%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,351
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,937 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,716
+73%since 1990
from $8,502 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.4%
−8.8 ptssince 1990
from 28.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$395
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $246 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.4%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
22.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−20%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic38.2%(6,600)
Black57.2%(9,870)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(71)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score66.1%(11,412)
2000
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(7,696)
Black54.2%(10,816)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(317)
Asian0.1%(26)
Diversity Score63%(12,584)
Diversity Score
63
−5%since 1990
from 66 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.5%
+13.8 ptssince 1990
from 53.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+2%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Warren County to nearby counties

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Income$50,465+78%
Home value$161,500+150%
Population42,638+126%
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WARREN COUNTY VS
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Income$74,240+162%
Home value$284,300+341%
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WARREN COUNTY VS
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Income$57,045+101%
Home value$192,600+199%
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Income$45,590+61%
Home value$106,200+65%
Population46,534+146%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Warren County, North Carolina?

Warren County, North Carolina has about 19,972 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Warren County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Warren County, North Carolina earns about $28,351 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Warren County, North Carolina expensive?

In Warren County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $64,500, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in Warren County, North Carolina?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Warren County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Warren County, North Carolina?

About 19.4% of people in Warren County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Warren County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Warren County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,707 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 9502.01Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9501.03Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9501.02
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 27589ZIP 27563ZIP 27551ZIP 27553ZIP 27594ZIP 27570
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