Wartburg is a city located in Morgan County Tennessee. Wartburg has a 2024 population of 952. It is also the county seat of Morgan County. Wartburg is currently growing at a rate of 1.06% annually and its population has increased by 4.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 910 in 2020.
The average household income in Wartburg is $47,189 with a poverty rate of 38.57%. The median age in Wartburg is 36.5 years: 34.2 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wartburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,197 | 94.55% |
| Black or African American | 35 | 2.76% |
| Two or more races | 20 | 1.58% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 418 | 2.7 | 34 | 66 |
| Non Family | 197 | 1.38 | 18.3 | 81.7 |
| Married | 142 | 3.77 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Female | 61 | 3.79 | 18 | 82 |
| Male | 18 | 4.94 | 27.8 | 72.2 |
3.76
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
34.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 129 | 15.6% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 5.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 111 | 13.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 2.9% |
| High School Graduate | 394 | 47.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31 | 3.75% |
| Some College | 96 | 11.61% |
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 | 761 | 603 | 135 |
| Black | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 15 | 0 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,500 | $65,000 | $66,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,000 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $52,931 | $53,793 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,250 | $55,469 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,276 | $54,655 | $0 |
| Some College | $29,000 | $50,625 | $0 |
$53,276
Average Earnings
$54,655
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.82% of Wartburg residents speak only English, while 1.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,102 | 425 | 38.57% |
| Multiple | 8 | 4 | 50% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100% |
38.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.04%
Male Poverty Rate
45.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wartburg is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wartburg is White, with 38.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 50.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70.5% |
| High School | 23.91% |
| Some College | 20.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 92.5% |
| Male Employed | 8.47% |
| Female Employed | 6.78% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,542 | $64,568 |
| Households | $24,833 | $47,189 |
| Married Families | $58,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,335 | $26,343 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.7%
Male Marriage Rate
33.5%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
42
Number of Veterans
42
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 3.28% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 72.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
35.5%
Labor Force Participation
31%
Employment Rate
12.5%
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
78.28%
Born in Wartburg
99.21%
Native Born
0.79%
Foreign Born
0.79%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.21% of Wartburg residents were born in the United States, with 78.28% having been born in Tennessee. 0.79% 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 | 1,005 | 10 | 1.01% |
| 2028 | 995 | 11 | 1.12% |
| 2027 | 984 | 11 | 1.13% |
| 2026 | 973 | 10 | 1.04% |
| 2025 | 963 | 11 | 1.16% |
| 2024 | 952 | 10 | 1.06% |
| 2023 | 942 | 33 | 3.63% |
| 2022 | 909 | 12 | 1.34% |
| 2021 | 897 | -13 | -1.43% |
| 2020 | 910 | -11 | -1.19% |
| 2019 | 921 | 11 | 1.21% |
| 2018 | 910 | -22 | -2.36% |
| 2017 | 932 | 17 | 1.86% |
| 2016 | 915 | 12 | 1.33% |
| 2015 | 903 | -11 | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 914 | -6 | -0.65% |
| 2013 | 920 | 6 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 914 | 2 | 0.22% |
| 2011 | 912 | -11 | -1.19% |
| 2010 | 923 | 0 | 0% |