State
County
Land Area (mi²)
9.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,206.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.83%
Growth Since 2010
10.19%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
54,944
World Population Review
Warrensburg, Missouri Population 2021
20,758
Warrensburg is a city located in Johnson County Missouri. It is also the county seat of Johnson County. With a 2020 population of 20,758, it is the 35th largest city in Missouri and the 1796th largest city in the United States . Warrensburg is currently growing at a rate of 0.83% annually and its population has increased by 10.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,838 in 2010. Warrensburg reached it's highest population of 20,758 in 2021. Spanning over 9 miles, Warrensburg has a population density of 2,207 people per square mile.
The average household income in Warrensburg is $62,186 with a poverty rate of 23.70%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $773 per month, and the median house value is $160,400. The median age in Warrensburg is 25.1 years, 25 years for males, and 25.3 years for females.
Warrensburg Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Warrensburg was:
- White: 85.31%
- Black or African American: 6.89%
- Two or more races: 4.56%
- Asian: 1.95%
- Native American: 0.65%
- Other race: 0.60%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%
The current population of Warrensburg, Missouri is 20,758 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 20,248.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 18,838.
Warrensburg, Missouri Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 54,944 | 441 | 0.80% |
| 2020 | 54,503 | 441 | 0.81% |
| 2019 | 54,062 | 441 | 0.82% |
| 2018 | 53,621 | -114 | -0.21% |
| 2017 | 53,735 | 238 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 53,497 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 53,496 | -514 | -0.96% |
| 2014 | 54,010 | -129 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 54,139 | 15 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 54,124 | 827 | 1.53% |
| 2011 | 53,297 | 611 | 1.15% |
| 2010 | 52,686 | 0.00% |
Warrensburg Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,181 | 85.31% |
| Black or African American | 1,387 | 6.89% |
| Two or More Races | 918 | 4.56% |
| Asian | 393 | 1.95% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 131 | 0.65% |
| Some Other Race | 121 | 0.60% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.04% |
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Warrensburg Population by Race
Warrensburg Population Pyramid $2021
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Warrensburg Population by Age
Warrensburg Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,273 | 2.36 | 42.6 |
| Non Family | 3,610 | 1.67 | 25.5 |
| Married | 2,745 | 3.22 | 69.9 |
| Female | 708 | 2.5 | 27.7 |
| Male | 210 | 2.7 | 29 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
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Warrensburg Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 229 | 2.27% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 319 | 3.16% |
| High School Graduate | 2,392 | 23.66% |
| Some College | 2,339 | 23.14% |
| Associates Degree | 720 | 7.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,197 | 21.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,913 | 18.92% |
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Warrensburg Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Warrensburg Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,408 | 7,991 | 3,396 |
| Hispanic | 470 | 433 | 201 |
| Black | 442 | 389 | 163 |
| 2+ Races | 345 | 334 | 150 |
| Asian | 345 | 315 | 178 |
| Other Race | 72 | 72 | 14 |
| Native American | 68 | 68 | |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
Warrensburg Educational Attainment by Race
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$35,005
Average Earnings
$39,915
Average Male
$29,173
Average Female
Warrensburg Earnings by Educational Attainment
Warrensburg Language by Age
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Warrensburg Language
95.62% of Warrensburg residents speak only English, while 4.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.28% of the population.
Warrensburg Language
Warrensburg Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,814 | 3,283 | 23.77% |
| Black | 1,110 | 364 | 32.79% |
| Hispanic | 953 | 198 | 20.78% |
| Multiple | 820 | 127 | 15.49% |
| Asian | 393 | 116 | 29.52% |
| Other | 121 | 31 | 25.62% |
23.70%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.49%
Male Poverty Rate
24.95%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Warrensburg
The race most likely to be in poverty in Warrensburg is Black, with 32.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Warrensburg is Multiple, with 15.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 49.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.30%.
Warrensburg Poverty
Warrensburg Poverty Rate by Education
Warrensburg Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
35.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.9%
Male Marriage Rate
35.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Warrensburg Married by Age and Sex
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Warrensburg Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Warrensburg Marital Status by Race
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Warrensburg Marital Status
Warrensburg Veterans by War
Warrensburg Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,722 | 12.45% |
| Black | 232 | 19.76% |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 12.10% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 4.21% |
| Native American | 10 | 14.71% |
| Other Race | 7 | 9.72% |
Warrensburg Veterans by Race
Warrensburg Veterans by Education
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6.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
Warrensburg Veterans by Education
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65.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
Warrensburg Employment by Age
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Warrensburg Employment by Race
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Warrensburg Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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95.79%
Native Born
4.21%
Foreign Born
2.49%
Non Citizen
1.72%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.79% of Warrensburg residents were born in the United States, with 56.17% having been born in Missouri. 2.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Warrensburg Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,758 | 170 | 0.83% |
| 2020 | 20,588 | 170 | 0.83% |
| 2019 | 20,418 | 170 | 0.84% |
| 2018 | 20,248 | 54 | 0.27% |
| 2017 | 20,194 | 134 | 0.67% |
| 2016 | 20,060 | 323 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 19,737 | -91 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 19,828 | 66 | 0.33% |
| 2013 | 19,762 | 127 | 0.65% |
| 2012 | 19,635 | 378 | 1.96% |
| 2011 | 19,257 | 329 | 1.74% |
| 2010 | 18,928 | 2,588 | 1.48% |
| 2000 | 16,340 | 1,096 | 0.70% |
| 1990 | 15,244 | 1,437 | 1.00% |
| 1980 | 13,807 | 682 | 0.51% |
| 1970 | 13,125 | 3,436 | 3.08% |
| 1960 | 9,689 | 2,832 | 3.52% |
| 1950 | 6,857 | 989 | 1.57% |
| 1940 | 5,868 | 722 | 1.32% |
| 1930 | 5,146 | 335 | 0.68% |
| 1920 | 4,811 | 122 | 0.26% |
| 1910 | 4,689 | -35 | -0.07% |
| 1900 | 4,724 | 18 | 0.04% |
| 1890 | 4,706 | 657 | 1.52% |
| 1880 | 4,049 | 1,104 | 3.23% |
| 1870 | 2,945 | 0.00% |