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Warren County

North Carolina · 18,642 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 $37,476. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,500. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,642
−7%since 2000
from 19,972 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
43 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 47 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+26%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K19K20K21K1990201020202024Warren County
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,476
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,351 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,340
+72%since 2000
from $14,716 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10%
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+5%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(7,696)
Black54.2%(10,816)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(317)
Asian0.1%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score63%(12,584)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(7,209)
Black48.5%(9,049)
Hispanic / Latino4%(739)
Asian0.3%(62)
Other7.7%(1,434)
Diversity Score75.1%(14,004)
Segregation Score35%(6,527)
Diversity Score
75
+19%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+24%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 46.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Warren County, North Carolina?

Warren County, North Carolina has about 18,642 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Warren County, North Carolina earns about $37,476 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 $89,500, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Warren County, North Carolina?

About 15.3% 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 20.9% 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 1,377 residents, a change of about 8 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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