Warren County, Missouri
Located in Missouri, Warren County has a population of 37,177 residents and a median age of 40.8 years, making it the #1,281 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.0%. The median home value is $260,400, and the median household income is $81,209, which is 8% above the national median.
Demographics
Warren County has a population of 37,177, making it the #1,281 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Warren County is $81,209, ranking #533 out of 3,222 counties — 8.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.0% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Warren County is $260,400 (-7.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $995/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.2%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Warren County, 20.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 40.2% below the national average, ranking #1,968 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Warren County is 75.6 years. 18.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 10.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
20.4% of adults in Warren County smoke , 37.6% are obese , and 22.5% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 41.7 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Warren County is 4.1 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 19.6 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 16.5 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
10.9% of children in Warren County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.8 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 18.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Warren County is 68.8%. The mean commute time is 34.8 min, which is 26.3% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Warren County voted Republican with a margin of 49.5%. The vote was 24.7% Dem / 74.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.5 toward Republicans .
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About Warren County, Missouri
Warren County, Missouri has a total population of 37,177, making it the 1,281st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Warren County is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Warren County is $81,209, which ranks #533 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Warren County is $260,400, 7.6% below the national median. Renters in Warren County pay a median gross rent of $995 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Warren County, 20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.8 min.
Warren County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.1%).
All data for Warren County, Missouri 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.