Warren County, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Warren County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,168 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 18.0 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.88% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 45.2 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,999 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Warren County declined by 12.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 5,175 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Warren County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Warren County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,531 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.83% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Warren County is about 36% lower than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Warren County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $184,210 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $676 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.0% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Warren County is about 22.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $676 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Warren County spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 173 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Warren County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.8 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.6 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 173 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,372 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 1.2% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,191 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 301 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Georgia:
Chattahoochee County (8.3 min), Ben Hill County (12.5 min), Jenkins County (13.5 min).
Slowest:
Talbot County (37.2 min), Marion County (36.0 min), Paulding County (36.0 min).
The average commute time in Warren County is 21 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Warren County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Warren County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.2% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Georgia:
Oconee County (0.4), Fulton County (0.4), Forsyth County (0.4).
Lowest:
Quitman County (0.1), Hancock County (0.1), Taliaferro County (0.1).
Health
Warren County has a health index of D, which means it is barely healthy.
| Metric | Warren County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 71.8 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 26.8% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 25.2% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Georgia:
Forsyth County (0.8), Oconee County (0.8), Fayette County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clinch County (0.7), Clay County (0.7), Quitman County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Warren County, Georgia.
What is the population of Warren County, Georgia?
The population of Warren County, Georgia is 5,168, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Warren County, Georgia?
The population density of Warren County, Georgia is 18.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Warren County, Georgia?
The median household income in Warren County, Georgia is $47,531, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Warren County, Georgia?
The median home price in Warren County, Georgia is $184,210, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Warren County, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Warren County, Georgia is 7.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.