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 $50,257 with a poverty rate of 36.18%. The median age in Wartburg is 34.2 years: 32.3 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wartburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,250 | 93.98% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 2.48% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 1.65% |
| Native American | 16 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.68% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 433 | 2.73 | 33.5 | 66.5 |
| Non Family | 205 | 1.4 | 15.1 | 84.9 |
| Married | 155 | 3.9 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Female | 55 | 3.53 | 12.7 | 87.3 |
| Male | 18 | 5.28 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
3.82
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
33.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 134 | 15.07% |
| Associates Degree | 47 | 5.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 123 | 13.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 3.71% |
| High School Graduate | 387 | 43.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 2.92% |
| Some College | 139 | 15.64% |
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 | 813 | 657 | 153 |
| Black | 33 | 33 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 14 | 0 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 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 18.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,667 | $56,528 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,417 | $112,917 | $70,000 |
| High School Graduate | $50,741 | $51,389 | $33,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $55,625 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,029 | $52,250 | $32,500 |
| Some College | $26,500 | $26,417 | $0 |
$51,029
Average Earnings
$52,250
Average Male
$32,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.89% of Wartburg residents speak only English, while 2.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,135 | 409 | 36.04% |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Multiple | 11 | 5 | 45.45% |
| Native | 16 | 2 | 12.5% |
36.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.7%
Male Poverty Rate
42.61%
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 Native, with 12.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64.39% |
| High School | 22.3% |
| Some College | 19.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 90.63% |
| Female Employed | 13.19% |
| Male Employed | 8.18% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,958 | $70,237 |
| Households | $28,036 | $50,257 |
| Married Families | $76,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,603 | $26,964 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.6%
Male Marriage Rate
37.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
45
Number of Veterans
42
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 3.45% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 72.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.4%
Labor Force Participation
35%
Employment Rate
8.8%
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
76.92%
Born in Wartburg
99.32%
Native Born
0.68%
Foreign Born
0.68%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.32% of Wartburg residents were born in the United States, with 76.92% having been born in Tennessee. 0.68% 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% |