Warrenton is a city located in Warren County Missouri. Warrenton has a 2024 population of 9,541. It is also the county seat of Warren County. Warrenton is currently growing at a rate of 2.61% annually and its population has increased by 11.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,567 in 2020.
The average household income in Warrenton is $72,076 with a poverty rate of 14.55%. The median age in Warrenton is 32 years: 30.8 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Warrenton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,796 | 90.15% |
| Two or more races | 555 | 6.42% |
| Black or African American | 128 | 1.48% |
| Native American | 92 | 1.06% |
| Other race | 77 | 0.89% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,201 | 2.63 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Married | 1,475 | 3.45 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Non Family | 1,164 | 1.25 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Female | 454 | 3.15 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Male | 108 | 4.21 | 34.3 | 65.7 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
62.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 401 | 7.34% |
| Associates Degree | 407 | 7.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 687 | 12.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 176 | 3.22% |
| High School Graduate | 2,242 | 41.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 216 | 3.96% |
| Some College | 1,332 | 24.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,157 | 4,572 | 832 |
| Hispanic | 179 | 156 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 126 | 126 | 23 |
| Black | 80 | 61 | 8 |
| Native American | 46 | 33 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 18.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,935 | $81,902 | $39,724 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,371 | $118,500 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,798 | $32,500 | $23,965 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,088 | $24,243 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,577 | $45,278 | $34,737 |
| Some College | $45,419 | $56,304 | $39,183 |
$37,577
Average Earnings
$45,278
Average Male
$34,737
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.86% of Warrenton residents speak only English, while 2.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,472 | 963 | 12.89% |
| Multiple | 552 | 239 | 43.3% |
| Black | 90 | 28 | 31.11% |
| Hispanic | 567 | 18 | 3.17% |
14.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.64%
Male Poverty Rate
11.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Warrenton is Multiple, with 43.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Warrenton is Hispanic, with 3.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.7% |
| Some College | 11.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.89% |
| Female Employed | 5.42% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,401 | $82,392 |
| Households | $62,096 | $72,076 |
| Married Families | $77,971 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,542 | $48,158 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.3%
Male Marriage Rate
42.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
489
Number of Veterans
437
Male Veterans
52
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 182 |
| Korea | 140 |
| Second Gulf War | 77 |
| Vietnam | 43 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 195 |
| 75+ | 163 |
| 18 to 34 | 54 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 487 | 8.35% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 0.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.19%
Born in Warrenton
99.56%
Native Born
0.44%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.44%
Naturalized
99.56% of Warrenton residents were born in the United States, with 76.19% having been born in Missouri. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,759 | 243 | 2.31% |
| 2028 | 10,516 | 244 | 2.38% |
| 2027 | 10,272 | 244 | 2.43% |
| 2026 | 10,028 | 243 | 2.48% |
| 2025 | 9,785 | 244 | 2.56% |
| 2024 | 9,541 | 243 | 2.61% |
| 2023 | 9,298 | 108 | 1.18% |
| 2022 | 9,190 | 310 | 3.49% |
| 2021 | 8,880 | 313 | 3.65% |
| 2020 | 8,567 | 160 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 8,407 | 172 | 2.09% |
| 2018 | 8,235 | -32 | -0.39% |
| 2017 | 8,267 | 125 | 1.54% |
| 2016 | 8,142 | 31 | 0.38% |
| 2015 | 8,111 | 57 | 0.71% |
| 2014 | 8,054 | 24 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 8,030 | 35 | 0.44% |
| 2012 | 7,995 | 97 | 1.23% |
| 2011 | 7,898 | -30 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 7,928 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,281 | 1,717 | 48.18% |
| 1990 | 3,564 | 345 | 10.72% |
| 1980 | 3,219 | -7,540 | -70.08% |