Warren County, North Carolina Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Warren County, North Carolina, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Warren County, North Carolina. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Warren County, North Carolina. The estimated population of Warren County, North Carolina is 18,889 people, with a median age of 48.5.

We can look at the total population in Warren County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,889
 -4.34% -6.44%
2020
19,746
 -0.76% -
2019
19,898
 -0.67% -
2018
20,033
 -0.78% -
2017
20,190
 - -

Population of Warren County, North Carolina by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
37.7%
38.3%
 -1.57%
Black/African American
49.4%
50.1%
 -1.40%
Native
5.4%
5%
 +8.00%
Hispanic
3.9%
3.8%
 +2.63%
Asian
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
2.1%
 +23.81%
Other
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Warren County, North Carolina by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48.5 +0.83% 44.4 -0.89% 51.2 +0.79%
2020 48.1 +0.21% 44.8 -1.54% 50.8 +0.59%
2019 48 +0.84% 45.5 +0.66% 50.5 +1.41%
2018 47.6 +0.85% 45.2 +0.89% 49.8 +1.63%
2017 47.2 - 44.8 - 49 -

The median age of Warren County, North Carolina gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,039 -12.4% 1,009 -11% 914 888
10 to 19 1,266 +12.66% 953 +9.45% 1,419 1,037
20 to 29 1,138 -46.66% 1,142 -26.15% 669 867
30 to 39 1,014 +4.85% 870 +9.81% 1,062 957
40 to 49 1,243 -19.2% 1,131 -21.14% 1,020 910
50 to 59 1,458 -15.99% 1,560 -10.65% 1,229 1,398
60 to 69 1,738 -7.39% 1,818 -9.77% 1,601 1,640
70+ 1,220 +20.03% 1,591 +12.63% 1,480 1,798

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Warren County, North Carolina is $39,588.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Warren County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $36,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $42,380.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,021.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Warren County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Warren County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Warren County, North Carolina is currently $63,313.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.61% of households in Warren County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Warren County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    32.39%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.17%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.61%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.07%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.65%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.49%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.61%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Warren County is $27,823.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Warren County by the total population of Warren County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Warren County, North Carolina, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Warren County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.64%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.90%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.27%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    57.68%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.51%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Warren County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Warren County over the age of 16 is 16,018.

Of those people, a total of 49.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Warren County is 44.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,387 50.50% 26.70%
20 to 24 years 689 75.80% 25.30%
25 to 29 years 847 87.00% 14.00%
30 to 34 years 1,051 81.30% 4.20%
35 to 44 years 2,100 69.20% 9.20%
45 to 54 years 1,996 68.70% 4.80%
55 to 59 years 1,429 69.10% 3.80%
60 to 64 years 1,680 34.10% 3.10%
65 to 74 years 2,826 22.80% 1.10%
75 years and over 2,013 2.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Warren County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,499 45.30% 7.10%
Black or African American 7,873 50.70% 11.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 951 54.70% 3.30%
Asian 66 59.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 17 23.50% 0.00%
Other 293 74.70% 7.30%
Two or more races 319 56.10% 10.60%
Hispanic or Latino 520 62.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,404 45.00% 7.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Warren County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Warren County is 7,181, with median earnings of $30,478.00.

Women in Warren County, North Carolina earning approximately 66.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,181 $30,478.00
Male 3,481 $37,384.00
Female 3,700 $24,809.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 776 $63,824.00
Business and Financial 176 $53,372.00
Computer and Mathematical 20 $90,833.00
Architecture and Engineering 54 $51,341.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 158 $145,705.00
Community and Social Service 74 $37,845.00
Legal 70 $49,688.00
Educational and Library 278 $36,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 47 $13,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 285 $27,917.00
Healthcare Support 432 $17,734.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00
Law Enforcement 177 $46,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 221 $10,430.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 276 $14,306.00
Personal Care and Service 160 $26,786.00
Sales 587 $11,789.00
Office and Administrative Support 847 $31,042.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 95 $38,879.00
Construction and Extraction 419 $37,434.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 259 $44,750.00
Production 962 $23,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 316 $46,250.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 455 $64,485.00 321 $54,917.00
Business and Financial 49 $77,813.00 127 $44,961.00
Computer and Mathematical 14 $79,500.00 6 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 18 $52,000.00 36 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 141 $145,898.00 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $0.00 61 $37,802.00
Legal 31 $100,347.00 39 $48,906.00
Educational and Library 68 $36,875.00 210 $32,083.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $50,341.00 26 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 8 $0.00 277 $27,364.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 432 $17,734.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 165 $47,083.00 12 $41,000.00
Food Preparation and Serving 60 $3,148.00 161 $15,337.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 223 $14,792.00 53 $11,625.00
Personal Care and Service 91 $33,813.00 69 $21,384.00
Sales 159 $44,063.00 428 $9,508.00
Office and Administrative Support 244 $30,000.00 603 $31,213.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 95 $38,879.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 419 $37,434.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 246 $47,604.00 13 $0.00
Production 432 $22,114.00 530 $24,447.00
Transportation and Material Moving 269 $44,899.00 47 $58,625.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,737 households in Warren County, with an average household size of 2.34 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,795 families in Warren County with an average family size of 3.01 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,000 275 1,520 2,942
Average Household Size 2.91 4.08 3.3 1.09
Total Families 3,000 275 1,520 0
Average Household Size 2.87 3.72 3.15 0

Poverty

Of the 4,795 families in Warren County, 15.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Warren County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 11,382 housing units in Warren County, North Carolina.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,737 67.98%
Vacant 3,645 32.02%

15.01% of the total 11,382 housing units in Warren County are rental units. This is approximately 1,708 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,524 are occupied by the owner - or 48.53% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Warren County is $637.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Warren County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    505
  • Less than $500
    488
  • $500 to $999
    955
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    251
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    14
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Warren County is $97,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Warren County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    960
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,861
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    638
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    635
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    632
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    429
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    361
  • $1,000,000 or more
    8

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Warren County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Warren County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    892
  • 1940 to 1949
    331
  • 1950 to 1959
    859
  • 1960 to 1969
    502
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,844
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,143
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,400
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,782
  • 2010 to 2013
    616
  • 2014 or later
    13

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Warren County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    753
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,407
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,451
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,126

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Warren County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Warren County that commute to work in a particular way.

28.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Warren County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    336
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    729
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    553
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    732
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    797
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    535
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    943
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    345
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    302
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    660
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    556
  • 90 or more minutes
    185

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Warren County, North Carolina in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Warren County, North Carolina

We have data for 14 places in Warren County, North Carolina. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.