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Warren, Michigan
Warren, city, in Macomb County, Michigan. Warren had 137,138 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 139,387 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 137,928 (±52). GEOID 2684000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
137,138
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 139,387 · ACS 2020-2024: 137,928 ±52
Median household income
$64,016
±$2,638 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$193,400
±$3,572 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$1,225
±$27 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Warren and what county is it in?
Warren is a city in Macomb County, Michigan. It covers 34.4 square miles of land, 4,055 residents per square mile in 2020.
Warren is in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Warren, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 137,138 people lived in Warren on July 1, 2025, down 1.6% since 2020, while Michigan grew 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 139,387 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 137,928 (±52).
| Measure | Warren | Macomb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 137,928 ±52 | 879,853 | +3,131 |
| Households | 54,744 ±894 | 358,668 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50 ±0.04 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 57,958 ±876 | 373,413 | no clear change |
Warren's population since 2000
From 138,247 in 2000 to 137,138 in 2025: down 0.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Warren 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 Warren?
The median resident of Warren is 38.3 years old; 21.9% are under 18 and 16.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 21.8%. 14.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Warren | Macomb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 ±1.0 | 41.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.9% ±0.8 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.5% ±0.8 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Male | 48.9% ±0.7 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% ±0.6 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.0% ±1.6 pts | 74.1% | −7.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 21.8% ±1.3 pts | 12.7% | +2.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 12.7% ±1.0 pts | 5.1% | +3.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±0.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.3% ±1.0 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 19.6% ±1.3 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8% ±0.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| With a disability | 15.4% ±1.0 pts | 14.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.1% ±0.7 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.1% ±1.1 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.0% ±1.1 pts | 27.7% | +2.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.1% ±0.7 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.9% ±1.2 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
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 Warren earn?
Half of Warren's 54,744 households earn less than $64,016 a year (±$2,638), against $77,837 in Macomb County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $61,066 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Warren | Macomb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,016 ±$2,638 | $77,837 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $81,604 ±$2,640 | $98,851 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,015 ±$1,094 | $40,619 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.8% ±1.2 pts | 10.4% | −2.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.5% ±3.0 pts | 14.8% | −7.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.2% ±1.5 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% ±0.7 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.9% ±1.0 pts | 93.2% | – |
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 Warren?
Owners occupy 71.1% of Warren's occupied homes and renters 28.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $193,400 by its owner (±$3,572). The median renter pays $1,225 a month including utilities, and 45.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Warren | Macomb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $193,400 ±$3,572 | $243,900 | +$42,886 |
| Median gross rent | $1,225 ±$27 | $1,211 | +$69 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.5% ±4.4 pts | 40.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,403 ±$24 | $1,628 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.1% ±1.4 pts | 75.0% | +2.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.9% ±1.4 pts | 25.0% | – |
| Housing units | 57,958 ±876 | 373,413 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.4% ±1.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.0% ±1.3 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.7% ±0.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.3% ±0.7 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.3% ±0.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.0% ±0.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
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 Warren building?
Builders took permits for 40 new housing units in Warren in 2025 (36 in single-family houses), 0.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
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 Warren work and get to work?
74.9% of Warren's workers drive alone and 12.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.0%.
| Measure | Warren | Macomb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.0% ±1.1 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.0% ±0.9 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.9% ±1.7 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4% ±1.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.8% ±1.1 pts | 13.4% | +10.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.9 min ±0.7 | 26.3 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 Warren?
44 census tracts lie mostly in Warren (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $37,400 (Tract 2684) to $127,566 (Tract 2616.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2637Macomb County | 5,575 | $55,671 |
| Tract 2625Macomb County | 5,428 | $53,849 |
| Tract 2627Macomb County | 5,280 | $70,598 |
| Tract 2609Macomb County | 5,224 | $77,417 |
| Tract 2611Macomb County | 4,858 | $61,958 |
| Tract 2610Macomb County | 4,679 | $90,500 |
| Tract 2622Macomb County | 4,598 | $87,411 |
| Tract 2642Macomb County | 4,416 | $38,708 |
| Tract 2604Macomb County | 4,324 | $80,800 |
| Tract 2636Macomb County | 4,279 | $41,250 |
| Tract 2634Macomb County | 4,205 | $67,690 |
| Tract 2629Macomb County | 3,952 | $56,713 |
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 Warren) · Census block assignment files
How does Warren compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Warren is the 213th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 3rd-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Warren ranks 886th of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 3rd | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,079th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 39th | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 886th | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 887th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 740th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 235th | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 330th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 759th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 1,067th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,075th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 371st | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 702nd | 1,356 |
Warren's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, sortable · Compare Warren 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 Warren?
2 of the 57 figures for Warren 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 Warren 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 Warren.