Warren County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Warren County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 41,587. It is the 38th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Warren County is 40.0 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Warren County is $54,088. This is 19% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $173,900. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Warren County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.8%. The Black or African American population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.8%.