County · Mississippi
Warren County, Mississippi
Warren County, Mississippi. Warren County had 41,759 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). It holds 5 places (1 city, village or borough and 4 census-designated) and 13 census tracts. GEOID 28149.
Warren County is the county of the Vicksburg, MS micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
41,759
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 44,722 · ACS 2020-2024: 43,020
Median household income
$59,401
±$3,053 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$156,400
±$13,008 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$888
±$78 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
How many people live in Warren County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 44,722 residents in Warren County. The Census Bureau estimates 41,759 for July 1, 2025, down 6.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 43,020 over 589 square miles of land.
| Measure | Warren County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 43,020 | 2,946,779 | −3,499 |
| Households | 16,772±456 | 1,145,431 | −1,463 |
| Average household size | 2.53±0.07 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 21,566±25 | 1,341,114 | −496 |
Warren County's population since 2000
From 49,644 in 2000 to 41,759 in 2025: down 15.9%. 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.
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 5 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Vicksburg with 19,830 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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; 23.5% are under 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 48.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 46.4%. 1.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Warren County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8±0.5 | 38.6 | +1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 23.5%±0.1 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.0%±0.2 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% | 3.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 46.4%±0.3 pts | 55.2% | −0.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 48.6%±0.8 pts | 36.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3%±0.4 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.9%±0.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4%±0.9 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 18.3%±1.7 pts | 17.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.4%±1.6 pts | 11.0% | −2.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.3%±1.7 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.8%±2.6 pts | 25.1% | +6.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.0%±1.8 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
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 16,772 households earn less than $59,401 a year (±$3,053), against $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 it was $55,520 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Warren County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,401±$3,053 | $56,447 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,803±$4,951 | $78,922 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,305±$1,864 | $31,549 | +$2,724 |
| People below the poverty line | 19.5%±2.5 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 32.0%±5.7 pts | 26.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.1%±2.1 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.2%±2.2 pts | 84.1% | – |
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 69.9% of Warren County's occupied homes and renters 30.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $156,400 by its owner (±$13,008). The median renter pays $888 a month including utilities, and 40.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Warren County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $156,400±$13,008 | $169,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $888±$78 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.8%±6.1 pts | 42.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,420±$74 | $1,394 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.9%±3.0 pts | 70.0% | +3.8 pts |
| Housing units | 21,566±25 | 1,341,114 | −496 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.7%±3.5 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.7%±2.9 pts | 69.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.6%±2.0 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.2%±1.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
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 6 new housing units across Warren County in 2025 (6 single-family), 0.1 per 1,000 residents.
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?
87.6% of Warren County's workers drive alone and 3.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Warren County | Mississippi | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.5%±2.3 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±1.6 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 87.6%±2.3 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0%±1.7 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.5%±1.3 pts | 5.9% | +2.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.4 min±1.4 | 25.6 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 are Warren County's census tracts?
Warren County is divided into 13 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $21,924 (Tract 9503) to $104,492 (Tract 9509.01).
| Tract 9501.0128149950101 | 2,547±678 | $51,295 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0228149950102 | 2,856±408 | $85,114 |
| Tract 950228149950200 | 3,697±507 | $46,851 |
| Tract 950328149950300 | 2,050±452 | $21,924 |
| Tract 950428149950400 | 2,574±435 | $39,991 |
| Tract 950528149950500 | 1,939±413 | $41,354 |
| Tract 950628149950600 | 5,130±666 | $83,170 |
| Tract 950728149950700 | 1,972±499 | $56,377 |
| Tract 950828149950800 | 3,599±476 | $58,161 |
| Tract 9509.0128149950901 | 4,601±513 | $104,492 |
| Tract 9509.0228149950902 | 3,577±398 | $75,737 |
| Tract 9511.0128149951101 | 4,375±572 | $59,968 |
| Tract 9511.0228149951102 | 4,103±843 | $42,303 |
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 Mississippi's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 17th of 82 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 66th of 82 |
| Residents per square mile | 18th of 82 |
| Median household income | 14th of 82 |
| Median home value | 22nd of 82 |
| Median gross rent | 20th of 81 |
| Poverty rate | 48th of 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9th of 82 |
| Median age | 28th of 82 |
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
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 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.