Warren County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Warren County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 137,549. It is the 5th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Warren County is 33.4 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Warren County is $64,801. This is 4% higher than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $242,600. Housing costs are 26% higher than the state median of $192,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 56.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Warren County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.5%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.5% vs 1.5%).

Education

33.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Warren County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.9%.