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Warren County, New York Demographics 2026

Warren County, New York has a population of 65,517, the 38th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $78,442 and the median home value is $267,400. The poverty rate is 10.5%.

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

Warren County Quick Facts

Population 65,517
Median Household Income $78,442
Median Home Value $267,400
Poverty Rate 10.5%
Unemployment Rate 4.3%
Median Age 46.8 years
Homeownership Rate 72.1%
Affordability Ratio 3.4x
Bachelor's Degree+ 36.4%
High School Graduation 93.3%
Cities/Places 10
Population 65,517 38th of 62
Median Income $78,442 9% lower than state
Poverty Rate 10.5%
Unemployment 4.3%

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
Population65,56065,517-0.1%
Median household income$78,239$78,442+0.3%
Median home value$247,600$267,400+8.0%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.6%
$25K-$50K 18.0%
$50K-$100K 29.5%
$100K+ 39.0%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.5%
$10K-$15K
2.7%
$15K-$20K
3.2%
$20K-$25K
3.1%
$25K-$30K
3.5%
$30K-$35K
4.7%
$35K-$40K
3.6%
$40K-$45K
3.3%
$45K-$50K
2.9%
$50K-$60K
6.8%
$60K-$75K
9.7%
$75K-$100K
13.0%
$100K-$125K
10.8%
$125K-$150K
6.7%
$150K-$200K
11.3%
$200K+
10.1%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%
59.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.4x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,105/mo 16.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

16out of 100
Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Warren County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Glens Falls14,609$67,78811.3%$212,200
West Glens Falls10,050$93,2397.5%$255,800
Glens Falls North9,154$77,88112.8%$308,100
Warrensburg3,194$57,24515.7%$165,300
Lake George1,038$54,7667.9%$301,900
Lake Luzerne907$29,16728.8%$229,600
Chestertown499$83,7507.4%$210,000
North Creek414$55,90919.4%$189,900
Bolton Landing216$94,4382.8%$418,400
Pottersville140$53,46217.1%$183,900

Population Overview

Warren County is located in New York with a total population of 65,517. It is the 38th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Warren County is 46.8 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Warren County is $78,442. This is 9% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $267,400. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Warren County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.4% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

36.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%. Notably, 16.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

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 New York 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, New York?

Warren County has a population of 65,517, making it the 38th most populous county in New York.

What is the median income in Warren County?

The median household income in Warren County is $78,442 with a poverty rate of 10.5%.

How many cities are in Warren County, New York?

Warren County contains 10 Census-designated places.