City · Minnesota
Warroad, Minnesota
Warroad, city, in Roseau County, Minnesota. Warroad had 1,976 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,830 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,959 (±248). GEOID 2768224.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,976
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,830 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,959 ±248
Median household income
$50,625
±$6,059 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$216,900
±$18,590 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$721
±$169 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Warroad and what county is it in?
Warroad is a city in Roseau County, Minnesota. It covers 3.3 square miles of land, 559 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 Warroad, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,976 people lived in Warroad on July 1, 2025, up 8.2% since 2020, faster than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 1,830 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,959 (±248).
| Measure | Warroad | Roseau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,959 ±248 | 15,302 | no clear change |
| Households | 843 ±104 | 6,296 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.25 ±0.27 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 940 ±104 | 7,224 | no clear change |
Warroad's population since 2000
From 1,722 in 2000 to 1,976 in 2025: up 14.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Warroad 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 Warroad?
The median resident of Warroad is 38.9 years old; 24.8% are under 18 and 20.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.9%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 6.5%. 5.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Warroad | Roseau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 ±4.2 | 41.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.8% ±5.2 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.6% ±5.0 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 47.5% ±3.6 pts | 52.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% ±2.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.9% ±5.0 pts | 88.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.5% ±3.0 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.0 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±2.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.0% ±2.3 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.2% ±3.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9% ±2.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.9% ±4.7 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.1% ±3.5 pts | 4.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.2% ±4.1 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.6% ±5.7 pts | 21.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.7% ±2.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.7% ±6.0 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.8% ±2.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 Warroad earn?
Half of Warroad's 843 households earn less than $50,625 a year (±$6,059), against $74,474 in Roseau County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 the median was $71,688 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $21,063 after inflation. 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Warroad | Roseau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,625 ±$6,059 | $74,474 | −$21,063 |
| Mean household income | $75,608 ±$10,919 | $90,659 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,792 ±$3,756 | $38,348 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.0% ±7.4 pts | 12.2% | +11.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.7% ±16.0 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.2% ±6.8 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.0% ±5.3 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.5% ±6.6 pts | 89.9% | – |
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 Warroad?
Owners occupy 44.2% of Warroad's occupied homes and renters 55.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $216,900 by its owner (±$18,590). The median renter pays $721 a month including utilities, and 29.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Warroad | Roseau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $216,900 ±$18,590 | $183,700 | +$69,709 |
| Median gross rent | $721 ±$169 | $880 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.8% ±11.4 pts | 31.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,485 ±$170 | $1,439 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 44.2% ±7.8 pts | 79.2% | −15.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 55.8% ±7.8 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Housing units | 940 ±104 | 7,224 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.6% ±7.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 43.3% ±6.9 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% ±2.2 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.9% ±6.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.4% ±3.8 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 17.8% ±7.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
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 Warroad building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Warroad in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
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 Warroad work and get to work?
81.1% of Warroad's workers drive alone and 8.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 10.6 minutes.
| Measure | Warroad | Roseau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.5% ±6.1 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% ±4.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.1% ±5.9 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3% ±4.5 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.7% ±2.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.5% ±3.9 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 10.6 min ±1.6 | 17.1 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 Warroad?
No census tract lies mostly in Warroad; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9701Roseau County | 3,839 | $62,234 |
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 Warroad) · Census block assignment files
How does Warroad compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Warroad is the 7,723rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 269th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Warroad ranks 543rd of 558 places in Minnesota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 269th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 54th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 292nd | 562 |
| Median household income | 543rd | 558 |
| Per capita income | 471st | 562 |
| Median home value | 421st | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 426th | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 21st | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 383rd | 559 |
| Median age | 380th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 557th | 561 |
| Work from home | 403rd | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 557th | 562 |
Warroad's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Warroad 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 Warroad?
13 of the 57 figures for Warroad 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 Warroad 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 Warroad.