County · Tennessee
Warren County, Tennessee
Warren County, Tennessee. Warren County had 43,717 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.7% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 47177.
Warren County is the county of the McMinnville, TN micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
43,717
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 40,953 · ACS 2020-2024: 42,166
Median household income
$55,487
±$3,018 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$192,900
±$14,341 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$827
±$46 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Warren County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 40,953 residents in Warren County. The Census Bureau estimates 43,717 for July 1, 2025, up 6.7% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 42,166 over 433 square miles of land.
| Measure | Warren County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 42,166 | 7,066,383 | +1,464 |
| Households | 16,203±438 | 2,824,277 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.56±0.07 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 18,537±44 | 3,143,670 | +562 |
Warren County's population since 2000
From 38,276 in 2000 to 43,717 in 2025: up 14.2%. 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 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is McMinnville with 13,943 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| McMinnville | 13,788 | $47,179 |
|---|---|---|
| Morrison | 733 | $37,500 |
| CentertownGEOID 4712380 | 297 | $53,333 |
| ViolaGEOID 4777400 | 93 | $48,068 |
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 39.8 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 17.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.0%. 3.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Warren County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8±0.7 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.3%±0.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.9%±0.4 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.0% | 7.4% | +0.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.3%±0.2 pts | 71.0% | −1.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.6%±0.7 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±0.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.6%±0.9 pts | 6.1% | −2.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.3%±1.2 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4%±1.0 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 18.0%±1.4 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.0%±1.3 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.3%±1.6 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.1%±1.8 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.9%±1.1 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 16,203 households earn less than $55,487 a year (±$3,018), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 the median was $50,612 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,875 after inflation. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Warren County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,487±$3,018 | $69,595 | +$4,875 |
| Mean household income | $74,703±$4,768 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,524±$1,797 | $39,437 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.7%±2.5 pts | 13.8% | −6.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.4%±5.3 pts | 18.8% | −17.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.0%±2.0 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.5%±2.1 pts | 89.2% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 72.4% of Warren County's occupied homes and renters 27.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $192,900 by its owner (±$14,341). The median renter pays $827 a month including utilities, and 33.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Warren County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $192,900±$14,341 | $286,700 | +$54,447 |
| Median gross rent | $827±$46 | $1,189 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.9%±6.9 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,138±$76 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.4%±2.4 pts | 66.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 18,537±44 | 3,143,670 | +562 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2%±1.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.0%±2.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.9%±2.1 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.3%±2.0 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5%±0.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.9%±1.3 pts | 5.6% | – |
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 Warren County building?
Builders took permits for 271 new housing units across Warren County in 2025 (235 single-family), 6.2 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?
78.5% of Warren County's workers drive alone and 6.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Warren County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.8%±2.1 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9%±1.6 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.5%±2.6 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.4%±2.0 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.0%±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.4%±1.5 pts | 12.9% | +3.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.9 min±1.5 | 25.7 min | +2.6 min |
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 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $42,839 (Tract 9304) to $67,933 (Tract 9302.01).
| Tract 930147177930100 | 2,838±424 | $55,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9302.0147177930201 | 3,444±481 | $67,933 |
| Tract 9302.0247177930202 | 4,529±692 | $61,728 |
| Tract 930347177930300 | 2,682±468 | $57,188 |
| Tract 930447177930400 | 5,845±547 | $42,839 |
| Tract 930547177930500 | 5,080±400 | $52,745 |
| Tract 930647177930600 | 3,902±582 | $53,482 |
| Tract 930747177930700 | 5,017±619 | $62,696 |
| Tract 930847177930800 | 6,736±710 | $63,076 |
| Tract 930947177930900 | 2,093±307 | $44,966 |
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 Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 38th of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 36th of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 36th of 95 |
| Median household income | 59th of 95 |
| Median home value | 53rd of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 51st of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 47th of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 75th of 95 |
| Median age | 69th of 95 |
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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