Warren County, New York Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Warren County is located in New York with a total population of 65,560. It is the 38th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Warren County is 46.8 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Warren County is $78,239. This is 7% lower than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 33% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $247,600. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $403,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Warren County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.9% vs 53.4%). The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 19.6%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

34.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.9%. Notably, 15.9% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.