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 $72,798 with a poverty rate of 15.15%. The median age in Warrenton is 30.8 years: 30.6 years for males, and 33.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Warrenton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,851 | 88.51% |
| Two or more races | 706 | 7.96% |
| Native American | 106 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 104 | 1.17% |
| Black or African American | 103 | 1.16% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,254 | 2.66 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Married | 1,381 | 3.5 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Non Family | 1,253 | 1.23 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| Female | 445 | 3.27 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Male | 175 | 4.85 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
65.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 437 | 7.78% |
| Associates Degree | 424 | 7.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 689 | 12.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 141 | 2.51% |
| High School Graduate | 2,296 | 40.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 180 | 3.2% |
| Some College | 1,452 | 25.84% |
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 | 5,287 | 4,707 | 797 |
| Hispanic | 180 | 155 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 155 | 155 | 25 |
| Black | 69 | 51 | 8 |
| Native American | 40 | 26 | 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 16.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,901 | $60,096 | $45,480 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,403 | $0 | $85,444 |
| High School Graduate | $26,633 | $32,318 | $24,334 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,705 | $24,375 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,791 | $40,521 | $38,050 |
| Some College | $47,814 | $58,875 | $42,034 |
$38,791
Average Earnings
$40,521
Average Male
$38,050
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.61% of Warrenton residents speak only English, while 2.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,638 | 976 | 12.78% |
| Multiple | 703 | 320 | 45.52% |
| Hispanic | 566 | 60 | 10.6% |
| Black | 65 | 15 | 23.08% |
15.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.52%
Male Poverty Rate
12.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Warrenton is Multiple, with 45.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Warrenton is Hispanic, with 10.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.53% |
| Some College | 12.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.62% |
| Female Employed | 2.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,210 | $81,694 |
| Households | $64,400 | $72,798 |
| Married Families | $77,489 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,629 | $51,463 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
398
Number of Veterans
377
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 149 |
| Korea | 121 |
| Second Gulf War | 72 |
| Vietnam | 48 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 168 |
| 35 to 54 | 149 |
| 18 to 34 | 51 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 395 | 6.64% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 1.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
78.65%
Born in Warrenton
99.7%
Native Born
0.3%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.3%
Naturalized
99.7% of Warrenton residents were born in the United States, with 78.65% 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% |