Warren County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Warren County, Tennessee has a population of 42,166, the 38th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $55,487 and the median home value is $192,900. The poverty rate is 15.7%.

Warren County Quick Facts

Population 42,166

Median Household Income $55,48790% MOE ±$3,018

Median Home Value $192,90090% MOE ±$14,341

Poverty Rate 15.7%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.9%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Median Age 39.8 years90% MOE ±0.7 years

Homeownership Rate 72.4%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.1%90% MOE ±1.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 86.3%

Cities/Places 4

Population 42,166 38th of 95

Median Income $55,487 20% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.7%

Unemployment 5.9%

How Warren County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	40,702	42,166	+3.6%
Median household income	$50,613	$55,487	+9.6%
Median home value¹	$138,455	$192,900	+39.3%
Median gross rent	$788	$827	No clear change (+5.0%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Warren

$55,487

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Warren

$192,900

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.7%

$25K-$50K 24.3%

$50K-$100K 35.1%

$100K+ 20.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.4%

$10K-$15K

5.2%

$15K-$20K

3.9%

$20K-$25K

5.2%

$25K-$30K

5.0%

$30K-$35K

5.8%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

5.3%

$50K-$60K

10.4%

$60K-$75K

11.3%

$75K-$100K

13.3%

$100K-$125K

7.4%

$125K-$150K

4.7%

$150K-$200K

5.0%

$200K+

3.8%

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

57.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.4%

Renter 27.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $827/mo 17.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.3%

18-34

20.6%

35-54

25.1%

55-74

24.0%

75+

7.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Warren County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
McMinnville	13,844	$47,179	20.7%	$182,200
Morrison	850	$37,500	42.8%	$187,500
Centertown	263	$53,333	16.0%	$196,400
Viola	144	$48,068	24.3%	$262,500

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Population Overview

Warren County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 42,166. It is the 38th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Warren County is 39.8 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Warren County is $55,487. This is 20% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.7%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $192,900. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Warren County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.0%. The Black or African American population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

14.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.3%.

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 Tennessee 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, Tennessee?

Warren County has a population of 42,166, making it the 38th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Warren County?

The median household income in Warren County is $55,487 with a poverty rate of 15.7%.

How many cities are in Warren County, Tennessee?

Warren County contains 4 Census-designated places.