Population 5,310 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Warrenton
Household size in Warrenton
| Period | Warrenton | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.70 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.64 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.38 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Warrenton is a place of small households, averaging 2.28 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.66, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Warrenton
| Period | Warrenton | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.4 | 35.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.7 | 36.7 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.0 | 38.1 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.2 | 38.4 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.2, Warrenton is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 44.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Warrenton is older than at least four in five North Carolina cities.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Warrenton
| Period | Warrenton | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 10.9% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 9.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in Warrenton (13.2%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.4 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Warrenton
Renters in Warrenton
| Period | Warrenton | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 32.1% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.0% | 33.7% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.4% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.1% | 33.4% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.9 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Warrenton is about as common as it is nationally: 36.1% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 54.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share is up 11.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Warrenton
| Period | Warrenton | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 9.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 8.6% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 7.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 7.6% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.3% of the housing in Warrenton, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Warrenton
| Period | Warrenton | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1994 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1999 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +9 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Warrenton are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. Locally, though, homes here are older than in the Raleigh area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1999. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Warrenton
| Period | Warrenton | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $627 | $923 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $600 | $1,018 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $630 | $1,207 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $891 | $1,666 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$264 | +$743 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in Warrenton pays $891 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $264 a month since 2006–10, up 42%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Warrenton
Bachelor's degrees in Warrenton
| Period | Warrenton | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 41.7% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 43.0% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 47.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 51.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +9.8 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Warrenton: 13.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.3 points, mirroring the country. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Warrenton
| Period | Warrenton | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.5% | 89.9% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 72.8% | 90.6% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.8% | 92.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.7% | 93.3% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +3.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Warrenton never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 10.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 24 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Warrenton
| Period | Warrenton | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 6.7% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 7.9% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 4.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Warrenton: 9.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only eight of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.8 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Warrenton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrenton | 2.28 | 46.2 | 13.2% | 36.1% | 18.3% | 1985 | $891 | 13.6% | 81.7% | 9.5% |
| Warren Plains | 1.87 | 46.2 | 11.3% | 56.2% | 17.1% | 1977 | $799 | 15.2% | 87.9% | 11.5% |
| Norlina | 2.40 | 44.2 | 16.9% | 37.6% | 17.5% | 1987 | $946 | 14.2% | 83.8% | 5.3% |
| Embro | 3.30 | 36.4 | 2.8% | 18.3% | 49.0% | 1985 | $791 | 5.6% | 59.0% | 4.6% |
| Oakville | 2.12 | 45.1 | 26.2% | 30.3% | 29.1% | 1987 | $880 | 26.3% | 86.3% | 1.5% |
| Grove Hill | 2.48 | 44.9 | 9.7% | 17.1% | 19.3% | 1992 | $775 | 13.4% | 71.3% | 11.6% |
| Alert | 2.62 | 45.6 | 21.9% | 24.9% | 15.3% | 1991 | $951 | 16.7% | 76.4% | 8.8% |
| Macon | 2.27 | 55.6 | 12.7% | 12.4% | 49.2% | 1991 | $996 | 24.4% | 84.4% | 1.8% |
| Manson | 2.35 | 42.7 | 9.4% | 43.2% | 28.7% | 1988 | $691 | 15.5% | 89.1% | 11.2% |
| Oine | 1.86 | 57.1 | 9.3% | 49.2% | 14.1% | 1986 | $757 | 17.2% | 90.1% | 10.0% |
| Middleburg | 2.43 | 47.7 | 6.5% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 1980 | $923 | 18.0% | 91.8% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Warrenton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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