Warrensburg city, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Warrensburg city, Missouri Demographics
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As of 2026, Warrensburg city, Missouri has a total population of 19,437, the 40th largest city in Missouri, with a median household income of $57,232, which is 17% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 18.3%.

Warrensburg city Quick Facts

Population 19,437

Median Household Income $57,232

Median Home Value $216,900

Poverty Rate 18.3%

Unemployment Rate 6.8%

Median Age 24.8 years

Homeownership Rate 48.4%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.9%

High School Graduation Rate 93.9%

Diversity Index 34/100

Population 19,437 40th of 1,062

Median Income $57,232 average

Poverty Rate 18.3% 47% higher national

Median Home Value $216,900 top 20%

How Warrensburg city Compares

Median Household Income

Warrensburg city

$57,232

$68,920

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Warrensburg city

$216,900

$215,600

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.4%

$25K-$50K 23.5%

$50K-$100K 33.7%

$100K+ 23.4%

Employment

6.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1% | National: 5.2%

66.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 48.4%

Renter 51.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.3%

18-34

46.8%

35-54

16.8%

55-74

13.7%

75+

5.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 39 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Warrensburg city Rankings in Missouri

#40 Population of 1,062

#395 Median Income of 1,062

#128 Education of 1,062

#148 Home Value of 1,062

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Cities Similar to Warrensburg city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Republic city	19,233	$64,364	$190,300	27.5%	15.7%
Spanish Lake CDP	18,183	$51,125	$121,300	13.3%	17.3%
Farmington city	17,999	$49,882	$187,500	14.8%	19.2%
Ferguson city	18,350	$46,106	$99,300	21.7%	24.9%
Hannibal city	16,825	$54,071	$126,300	22.3%	17.3%

Population Overview

Warrensburg city is a small city located in Missouri. The total population is 19,437. It ranks as the 40th most populous out of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Warrensburg city is 24.8 years. This is 36% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Warrensburg city is $57,232. This is 17% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.3%. This is 45% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 65% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $216,900. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $215,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 48.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% lower than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Warrensburg city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 5.4%. The Black or African American population (5.4%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

35.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Warrensburg city, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Warrensburg city, Missouri?

Warrensburg city, Missouri has a population of 19,437 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Warrensburg city, MO?

The median household income in Warrensburg city is $57,232, which is 27% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Warrensburg city, MO?

The poverty rate in Warrensburg city is 18.3%. This means approximately 2,970 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Warrensburg city, Missouri?

Warrensburg city's population is 80.8% White, 5.4% Black, 5.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.7% Asian.

What is the median home value in Warrensburg city, MO?

The median home value in Warrensburg city is $216,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

How educated is Warrensburg city, Missouri?

35.9% of adults (25+) in Warrensburg city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 14.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.