Warren County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Warren County is located in Georgia with a total population of 5,175. It is the 150th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Warren County is 45.3 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Warren County is $46,776. This is 37% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 40% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.8%. This is 62% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.7%. This is 51% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $78,000. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Warren County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Warren County is Black or African American, making up 57.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 38.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (57.2% vs 31.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

12.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.8%.