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Warrenton, Georgia
Warrenton, city, in Warren County, Georgia. Warrenton had 1,926 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,744 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,000 (±271). GEOID 1380592.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,926
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,744 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,000 ±271
Median household income
$34,103
±$6,353 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$67,200
±$27,871 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$736
±$335 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Warrenton and what county is it in?
Warrenton is a city in Warren County, Georgia. It covers 2.1 square miles of land, 820 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Warrenton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,926 people lived in Warrenton on July 1, 2025, up 10.4% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 1,744 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,000 (±271).
| Measure | Warrenton | Warren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,000 ±271 | 5,170 | no clear change |
| Households | 762 ±115 | 2,097 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.51 ±0.31 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 883 ±115 | 2,599 | no clear change |
Warrenton's population since 2000
From 2,013 in 2000 to 1,926 in 2025: down 4.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Warrenton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Warrenton?
The median resident of Warrenton is 36.2 years old; 24.3% are under 18 and 24.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 67.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 28.2%.
| Measure | Warrenton | Warren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 ±7.7 | 44.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.3% ±5.0 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.1% ±4.5 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Male | 51.5% ±5.7 pts | 47.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 28.2% ±6.8 pts | 39.2% | +8.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 67.5% ±7.8 pts | 56.0% | −10.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±5.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2% ±4.0 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 10.2% ±3.2 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.1% ±3.8 pts | 7.7% | −10.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 75.6% ±7.1 pts | 76.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 7.1% ±4.2 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.6% ±1.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.3% ±4.2 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Warrenton earn?
Half of Warrenton's 762 households earn less than $34,103 a year (±$6,353), against $44,289 in Warren County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $31,281 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 30.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Warrenton | Warren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $34,103 ±$6,353 | $44,289 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $45,544 ±$7,637 | $56,071 | – |
| Per capita income | $19,817 ±$2,819 | $24,522 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 30.1% ±10.2 pts | 21.4% | −13.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 53.7% ±24.8 pts | 32.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 29.8% ±9.3 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 78.1% ±10.6 pts | 82.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 55.5% ±14.0 pts | 63.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Warrenton?
Owners occupy 58.1% of Warrenton's occupied homes and renters 41.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $67,200 by its owner (±$27,871). The median renter pays $736 a month including utilities, and 45.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Warrenton | Warren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $67,200 ±$27,871 | $67,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $736 ±$335 | $690 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.3% ±18.8 pts | 34.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $896 ±$576 | $1,113 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.1% ±9.2 pts | 72.2% | +18.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.9% ±9.2 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Housing units | 883 ±115 | 2,599 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.0% ±5.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.5% ±2.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.2% ±9.3 pts | 62.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.1% ±7.9 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.1% ±3.9 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.7% ±4.1 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 19.0% ±8.5 pts | 7.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Warrenton building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Warrenton in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Warrenton work and get to work?
79.5% of Warrenton's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 18.9 minutes.
| Measure | Warrenton | Warren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.9% ±7.9 pts | 54.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.0% ±6.7 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.5% ±13.8 pts | 85.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.7% ±12.3 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±6.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 6.0% ±6.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.4% ±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.9 min ±4.0 | 28.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Warrenton?
No census tract lies mostly in Warrenton; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9704Warren County | 2,762 | $35,604 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Warrenton) · Census block assignment files
How does Warrenton compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Warrenton is the 7,823rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 249th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Warrenton ranks 326th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 249th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 79th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 193rd | 360 |
| Median household income | 326th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 325th | 357 |
| Median home value | 335th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 290th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 51st | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 327th | 343 |
| Median age | 195th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 192nd | 354 |
| Travel time to work | 319th | 359 |
Warrenton's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Warrenton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Warrenton?
20 of the 57 figures for Warrenton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Warrenton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Warrenton.