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Warren County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Warren County, Mississippi has a population of 43,020, the 17th most populous county in Mississippi. The median household income is $59,401 and the median home value is $156,400. The poverty rate is 19.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Warren County Quick Facts

Population 43,020
Median Household Income $59,401
Median Home Value $156,400
Poverty Rate 19.5%
Unemployment Rate 4.8%
Median Age 40.8 years
Homeownership Rate 69.9%
Affordability Ratio 2.6x
Bachelor's Degree+ 28.8%
High School Graduation 88.3%
Cities/Places 5
Population 43,020 17th of 82
Median Income $59,401 5% higher than state
Poverty Rate 19.5%
Unemployment 4.8%

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.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population43,62343,020-1.4%
Median household income$56,648$59,401+4.9%
Median home value$144,400$156,400+8.3%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.3%
$25K-$50K 21.3%
$50K-$100K 28.8%
$100K+ 28.5%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
7.6%
$10K-$15K
5.2%
$15K-$20K
3.6%
$20K-$25K
4.9%
$25K-$30K
4.6%
$30K-$35K
3.8%
$35K-$40K
4.8%
$40K-$45K
4.3%
$45K-$50K
3.9%
$50K-$60K
8.1%
$60K-$75K
7.3%
$75K-$100K
13.4%
$100K-$125K
7.9%
$125K-$150K
5.4%
$150K-$200K
6.7%
$200K+
8.5%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%
58.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.9%
Renter 30.1%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.6x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $888/mo 17.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

55out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 56 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Warren County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Vicksburg20,589$45,78126.8%$125,900
Beechwood4,168$91,60015.3%$236,000
Eagle Bend408N/A8.3%$166,100
Redwood299N/A0.0%N/A
Bovina256N/A3.1%$150,000

Population Overview

Warren County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 43,020. It is the 17th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Warren County is 40.8 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Warren County is $59,401. This is 5% higher than the state median of $56,447. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.5%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $156,400. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Warren County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Warren County is Black or African American, making up 48.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 46.4%.

Education

28.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.3%.

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 Mississippi 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, Mississippi?

Warren County has a population of 43,020, making it the 17th most populous county in Mississippi.

What is the median income in Warren County?

The median household income in Warren County is $59,401 with a poverty rate of 19.5%.

How many cities are in Warren County, Mississippi?

Warren County contains 5 Census-designated places.