Warren, Michigan Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Warren, MI Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Warren | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 137,927 | 10,068,405 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4005.6 | 104.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.27% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.4 | 40.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 54,744 | 4,073,089 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Warren grew by 3.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 137,927 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Warren is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 22.1% of residents. That is 1.4 points above Michigan as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 27,843 20.2% -1.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 30,483 22.1% +1.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 28,483 20.7% +0.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 22,664 16.4% -1.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Michigan, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.0% of the people living in Warren and men 49.0%.
- Women 51.0% Michigan 50.5%
- Men 49.0% Michigan 49.5%
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Economy
Warren has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Warren | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,316 | $72,977 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.67% | 4.60% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.0% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Warren is about 13% lower than in Michigan.
Housing
| Metric | Warren | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $150,587 | $138,713 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,225 | $1,129 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.1% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Warren is about 10.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,225 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Warren spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 188 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Warren | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.5 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.1 | 42.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 188 | 178 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,825 | $5,509 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 12.8% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 30,566 | 8,204 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,014 | 1,585 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Warren is 23 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Michigan.
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 has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Warren | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.7% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Health
Warren has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Warren | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.5 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.3% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.8% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
Warren, MI Compared With Nearby Cities
Warren, MI is the largest of the 4 cities compared here, 137,927 residents against a local median of 33,982. Warren, MI sits close to the middle of its own neighbourhood. No measure below is more than 15% off the local median, so the choice between these cities turns on things this data does not capture.
The largest of those small differences is median household income, 9% below the local median at $63,316 against $69,481. Warren, MI has the 3rd highest median household income of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren, MI | 137,927 | $63,316 #3/4 | $150,587 #3/4 | 22.5 min #3/4 |
| Madison Heights, MI | 28,434 | $69,481 | $145,331 | 22.2 min |
| Eastpointe, MI | 33,982 | $62,090 | $155,743 | 24.0 min |
| Sterling Heights, MI | 133,426 | $79,961 | $277,720 | 22.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Warren, Michigan.
How big is Warren, Michigan by population?
About 137,927 people live in Warren, Michigan, in 54,744 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 36.4, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Warren, Michigan mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Warren, Michigan has 4,006 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 46 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Warren, Michigan an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 2.4 times the median household income ($150,587 against $63,316), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,225 a month takes about 23% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Warren, Michigan?
Unemployment in Warren, Michigan is 8.0%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How common is a college degree in Warren, Michigan?
18.7% of adults in Warren, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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