Warren County, Kentucky Demographics 2026
Warren County, Kentucky has a population of 140,918, the 4th most populous county in Kentucky. The median household income is $65,794 and the median home value is $258,000. The poverty rate is 17.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Warren County Quick Facts
How Warren County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 137,549 | 140,918 | +2.4% |
| Median household income | $64,801 | $65,794 | +1.5% |
| Median home value | $242,600 | $258,000 | +6.3% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 33 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Warren County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | 75,388 | $48,873 | 25.6% | $241,900 |
| Plano | 1,290 | $80,188 | 5.3% | $226,300 |
| Smiths Grove | 786 | $53,098 | 9.9% | $164,500 |
| Plum Springs | 405 | $61,635 | 12.8% | $163,000 |
| Woodburn | 319 | $85,625 | 10.6% | $181,300 |
| Oakland | 280 | $67,188 | 12.6% | $164,800 |
Explore Kentucky Rankings
Population Overview
Warren County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 140,918. It is the 4th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Warren County is 33.3 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Warren County is $65,794. This is 3% higher than the state median of $63,726. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.0%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $258,000. Housing costs are 25% higher than the state median of $205,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 55.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% 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 73.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.1%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (5.0% vs 1.6%).
Education
32.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Warren County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Warren County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kentucky and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Warren County, Kentucky?
Warren County has a population of 140,918, making it the 4th most populous county in Kentucky.
What is the median income in Warren County?
The median household income in Warren County is $65,794 with a poverty rate of 17.0%.
How many cities are in Warren County, Kentucky?
Warren County contains 6 Census-designated places.