Warren County, Kentucky

KY · FIPS 21227 Republican

Located in Kentucky, Warren County has a population of 140,918 residents and a median age of 33.3 years, making it the #476 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 17.0%. The median home value is $258,000, and the median household income is $65,794, which is 12% below the national median.

140,918
Population
#476 of 3,222
$65,794
Median Income
-12.4% #1,565 of 3,222
33.3 years
Median Age
-14.4% #3,060 of 3,222
17.0%
Poverty Rate
+35.0% #2,296 of 3,222

Demographics

Warren County has a population of 140,918, making it the #476 most populous county in the US. The median age is 33.3 years, which is 14.4% below the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

89.6%
Native Born
10.4%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Warren County is $65,794, ranking #1,565 out of 3,222 counties — 12.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.0% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.

Income#1,565
$65,794
-12.4%
vs nation
51th percentile
Per Capita#1,522
$35,497
-14.0%
vs nation
53th percentile
Poverty#2,296
17.0%
+35.0%
vs nation
29th percentile
Unemployment#1,618
4.4%
-16.3%
vs nation
50th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Warren County is $258,000 (-8.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,002/mo and the homeownership rate is 55.6%.

Home Value#852
$258,000
-8.5%
vs nation
74th percentile
Rent#986
$1,002
-13.8%
vs nation
69th percentile
Homeownership#3,092
55.6%
-13.6%
vs nation
4th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Warren County, 32.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 4.1% below the national average, ranking #609 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.3% −4.1% vs nation
Rank #609 of 3,222
81th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Warren County is 75.3 years. 19.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#1,500
75.3
+0.3%
vs nation
51th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#1,674
19.3%
-1.3%
vs nation
47th percentile
Diabetes#2,155
12.1%
+8.7%
vs nation
32th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#1,997
38.9%
+4.3%
vs nation
37th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#581
5.1
-9.6%
vs nation
82th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#1,692
4.5
+0.7%
vs nation
46th percentile
Uninsured Rate#1,534
9.2%
-11.8%
vs nation
51th percentile
Physical Inactivity#1,002
23.7%
-10.2%
vs nation
68th percentile
Food Insecurity#1,765
14.8%
+2.7%
vs nation
44th percentile

Substance Use

15.3% of adults in Warren County smoke , 36.3% are obese , and 15.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 23.3 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#725
15.3%
-14.8%
vs nation
77th percentile
Adult Obesity#976
36.3%
-4.2%
vs nation
69th percentile
Excessive Drinking#194
15.1%
-24.1%
vs nation
94th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#778
23.3
-27.9%
vs nation
63th percentile

Safety

The homicide rate in Warren County is 5.8 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 15.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 12.6 per 100,000.

Homicide Rate#737
5.8
-27.4%
vs nation
52th percentile
Suicide Rate#827
15.4
-21.9%
vs nation
68th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#1,008
15.1
-15.6%
vs nation
59th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#649
12.6
-37.9%
vs nation
77th percentile

Families & Children

14.7% of children in Warren County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.9 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 16.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Infant Mortality#530
5.9
-13.5%
vs nation
61th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#1,071
16.4
-24.8%
vs nation
64th percentile
Child Poverty#1,057
14.7%
-22.6%
vs nation
66th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Warren County is 58.4%. The mean commute time is 22.2 min, which is 19.4% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
58.4% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
22.2 min −19.4% vs nation
Rank #2,488 of 3,222
23th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Warren County voted Republican with a margin of 24.3%. The vote was 37% Dem / 61.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 7.5 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +24.3%
37% 61.3%
Dem 56,860 votes Rep
2020 REP +16.8%
40.6% 57.4%
Dem 55,401 votes Rep
2016 REP +24.2%
35% 59.2%
Dem 48,416 votes Rep
2012 REP +21.8%
38.3% 60.1%
Dem 43,889 votes Rep
2008 REP +18.9%
40% 58.9%
Dem 44,145 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Warren County, Kentucky

Warren County, Kentucky has a total population of 140,918, making it the 476th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Warren County is 33.3 years, which is 14.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Warren County is $65,794, which ranks #1,565 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.

The median home value in Warren County is $258,000, 8.5% below the national median. Renters in Warren County pay a median gross rent of $1,002 per month. The homeownership rate is 55.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Warren County, 32.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.2 min.

Warren County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 73.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (9.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.1%).

All data for Warren County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.