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Warren County, Missouri

Warren County, Missouri. Warren County had 39,016 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.8% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). It holds 8 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 29219.

Warren County is one of the 15 counties of the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).

Residents, July 2025 estimate

39,016

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 35,532 · ACS 2020-2024: 37,177

Median household income

$81,209

±$5,304 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702

Median home value

$260,400

±$11,232 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300

Median gross rent

$995

±$130 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033

How many people live in Warren County, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 35,532 residents in Warren County. The Census Bureau estimates 39,016 for July 1, 2025, up 9.8% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 37,177 over 429 square miles of land.

  • July 2020→2021 +838 (36,578)
  • 2021→2022 +736 (37,314)
  • 2022→2023 +528 (37,842)
  • 2023→2024 +685 (38,527)
  • 2024→2025 +489 (39,016)
Warren County in Missouri. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.
Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
MeasureWarren CountyMissouriChange since 2015-2019
Total population37,1776,191,814+2,724
Households13,845±3292,508,227+1,191
Average household size2.67±0.062.40no clear change
Housing units16,161±482,825,287+659

Warren County's population since 2000

From 24,525 in 2000 to 39,016 in 2025: up 59.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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.

  • 2000 Census 24,525
  • 2005 (estimate) 29,095
  • 2010 Census 32,513
  • 2015 (estimate) 33,539
  • 2020 Census 35,532
  • 2025 (estimate) 39,016

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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov

What cities and towns are in Warren County?

Warren County holds 8 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Warrenton with 9,667 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in Warren County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.
Warrentoncity8,4299,066±26$61,031$204,80014.6%100%
Wright Citycity4,8815,240±18$80,152$238,8005.8%100%
Marthasvillecity1,2452,328±851$112,083$182,9002.6%100%
Truesdalecity853990±295$58,750$214,30010.9%100%
InnsbrookGEOID 2935240village596843±336$150,833$492,4003.7%100%
ForistellGEOID 2925120city5501,096±536$116,581$431,7001.7%50%
PendletonGEOID 2956882village3423±26$111,250$275,0000.0%100%
Three CreeksGEOID 2973127village83±5not publishednot published0.0%100%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov

Who lives in Warren County?

The median resident of Warren County is 40.8 years old; 23.1% are under 18 and 18.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.7%. 1.0% of residents were born outside the United States.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
MeasureWarren CountyMissouriChange since 2015-2019
Median age40.8±0.739.0no clear change
Under 18 years23.1%±0.1 pts22.3%–
65 years and over18.2%±0.2 pts17.9%–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)4.1%5.2%+0.7 pts
White alone, not Hispanic89.4%±1.0 pts76.3%−2.3 pts
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic1.1%±0.5 pts10.9%−0.9 pts
Asian alone, not Hispanic0.4%±0.2 pts2.1%no clear change
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic0.1%±0.1 pts0.2%–
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic0.0%±0.1 pts0.1%–
Two or more races, not Hispanic4.7%±1.2 pts4.8%–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic0.1%±0.1 pts0.4%–
Born outside the United States1.0%±0.4 pts4.5%no clear change
Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+)2.8%±0.8 pts6.7%–
Civilian veterans (age 18+)9.2%±1.2 pts7.3%–
With a disability14.5%±1.7 pts14.9%–
No health insurance coverage7.4%±2.0 pts8.8%no clear change
High school graduate or higher (age 25+)90.5%±1.6 pts91.9%–
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)20.2%±1.8 pts32.4%no clear change
Graduate or professional degree (age 25+)5.7%±1.1 pts12.6%–
Moved from another state in the past year2.9%±1.2 pts2.5%–

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 County earn?

Half of Warren County's 13,845 households earn less than $81,209 a year (±$5,304), against $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 the median was $73,995 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,214 after inflation. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureWarren CountyMissouriChange since 2015-2019
Median household income$81,209±$5,304$70,702+$7,214
Mean household income$99,746±$4,986$96,247–
Per capita income$37,271±$1,775$39,695no clear change
People below the poverty line8.0%±1.5 pts12.6%−5.4 pts
Children under 18 below the poverty line9.1%±4.2 pts15.8%−14.4 pts
Households receiving SNAP6.9%±1.4 pts9.8%–
Households with a broadband subscription91.8%±1.6 pts89.3%–

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 County?

Owners occupy 80.2% of Warren County's occupied homes and renters 19.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $260,400 by its owner (±$11,232). The median renter pays $995 a month including utilities, and 31.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureWarren CountyMissouriChange since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)$260,400±$11,232$230,300+$38,875
Median gross rent$995±$130$1,033no clear change
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent31.2%±8.1 pts36.6%no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage$1,485±$54$1,524–
Owner-occupied homes80.2%±2.6 pts68.1%no clear change
Housing units16,161±482,825,287+659
Homeowner vacancy rate0.7%±0.9 pts0.9%–
Rental vacancy rate5.2%±2.9 pts5.0%–
Single-family detached homes79.0%±2.6 pts70.5%–
Mobile homes10.0%±1.6 pts5.2%–
Built 2020 or later5.6%±1.9 pts1.6%–
Built 1939 or earlier4.9%±1.4 pts13.3%–

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 County building?

Builders took permits for 360 new housing units across Warren County in 2025 (313 single-family), 9.2 per 1,000 residents.

  • 2019 456 units
  • 2020 378 units
  • 2021 381 units
  • 2022 250 units
  • 2023 424 units
  • 2024 424 units
  • 2025 360 units

Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey

How do people in Warren County get to work?

80.5% of Warren County's workers drive alone and 9.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureWarren CountyMissouriChange since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)62.8%±1.8 pts63.1%–
Unemployment rate3.7%±1.3 pts4.0%no clear change
Drove alone to work80.5%±2.1 pts74.8%–
Carpooled9.5%±1.8 pts8.1%–
Public transportation0.2%±0.2 pts0.8%–
Walked0.4%±0.3 pts1.8%–
Worked from home9.0%±1.7 pts13.0%+6.6 pts
Mean travel time to work31.6 min±1.523.5 minno 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 are Warren County's census tracts?

Warren County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $48,482 (Tract 8201.07) to $109,531 (Tract 8202.01).

Census tracts of Warren County, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column
Tract 8201.0429219820104Warrenton (9%)4,1044,510±529$64,858$296,500$1,25710.1%
Tract 8201.0529219820105Warrenton (62%)3,4833,761±584$83,056$199,800$95415.4%
Tract 8201.0629219820106Warrenton (61%)4,9515,373±585$82,704$236,500$1,1197.2%
Tract 8201.0729219820107Warrenton (47%)3,6703,361±410$48,482$192,400$88817.0%
Tract 8201.0829219820108Wright City (33%)5,4504,933±509$84,698$259,800$1,1083.9%
Tract 8201.0929219820109Wright City (68%)3,8284,117±525$81,206$251,700$6478.1%
Tract 8202.0129219820201Innsbrook (64%)2,3422,589±449$109,531$385,000$1,0581.7%
Tract 8202.0329219820203Innsbrook (3%)3,7634,030±536$88,218$360,000$5407.6%
Tract 8202.0429219820204Marthasville (22%)3,9414,503±799$101,111$247,400$8762.7%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov

How does Warren County compare with Missouri's other counties?

Warren County's rank among Missouri's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
MeasureRank
Population32nd of 115
Growth 2020-20253rd of 115
Residents per square mile23rd of 115
Median household income9th of 115
Median home value9th of 115
Median gross rent12th of 115
Poverty rate110th of 115
Bachelor's degree or higher43rd of 115
Median age61st of 115

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Source: PlainCities ranks 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

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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Warren County 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' school search.