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
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 | 43,623 | 43,020 | -1.4% |
| Median household income | $56,648 | $59,401 | +4.9% |
| Median home value | $144,400 | $156,400 | +8.3% |
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
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 56 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Warren County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicksburg | 20,589 | $45,781 | 26.8% | $125,900 |
| Beechwood | 4,168 | $91,600 | 15.3% | $236,000 |
| Eagle Bend | 408 | N/A | 8.3% | $166,100 |
| Redwood | 299 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Bovina | 256 | N/A | 3.1% | $150,000 |
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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.