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Warren County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Warren County, Pennsylvania has a population of 37,920, the 55th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $60,480 and the median home value is $127,500. The poverty rate is 10.8%.

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

Warren County Quick Facts

Population 37,920
Median Household Income $60,480
Median Home Value $127,500
Poverty Rate 10.8%
Unemployment Rate 4.4%
Median Age 47.1 years
Homeownership Rate 79.5%
Affordability Ratio 2.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.9%
High School Graduation 93.2%
Cities/Places 11
Population 37,920 55th of 67
Median Income $60,480 22% lower than state
Poverty Rate 10.8%
Unemployment 4.4%

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
Population38,17437,920-0.7%
Median household income$59,013$60,480+2.5%
Median home value$121,800$127,500+4.7%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.9%
$25K-$50K 24.1%
$50K-$100K 35.3%
$100K+ 24.7%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.1%
$10K-$15K
4.3%
$15K-$20K
3.4%
$20K-$25K
4.0%
$25K-$30K
6.0%
$30K-$35K
5.3%
$35K-$40K
4.9%
$40K-$45K
4.6%
$45K-$50K
3.3%
$50K-$60K
9.5%
$60K-$75K
11.0%
$75K-$100K
14.8%
$100K-$125K
9.3%
$125K-$150K
5.8%
$150K-$200K
5.7%
$200K+
4.0%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%
54.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.5%
Renter 20.5%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.1x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $755/mo 15.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

11out of 100
Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Warren County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Warren9,240$53,8159.9%$103,800
North Warren2,104$56,54917.2%$121,500
Youngsville1,803$58,78912.0%$118,800
Russell1,215$90,2504.3%$191,900
Sheffield833$58,64626.4%$90,000
Tidioute786$43,15811.1%$78,300
Columbus664$59,6127.5%$110,900
Starbrick493$53,88929.6%$105,600
Sugar Grove492$71,8754.7%$141,800
Clarendon358$57,70823.6%$85,900
Bear Lake132$38,75012.1%$70,000

Population Overview

Warren County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 37,920. It is the 55th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Warren County is 47.1 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. 10.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Warren County is $60,480. This is 22% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $127,500. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Warren County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Warren County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.3%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

19.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.2%.

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 Pennsylvania 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, Pennsylvania?

Warren County has a population of 37,920, making it the 55th most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Warren County?

The median household income in Warren County is $60,480 with a poverty rate of 10.8%.

How many cities are in Warren County, Pennsylvania?

Warren County contains 11 Census-designated places.