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Warrenton, MO
City in Warren County, Missouri.
Population
9,066
Land area
9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,002
ZIP codes
0
Warrenton and its ZIP codes
Warrenton at a glance
- Warrenton is about 11 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 93rd among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $61,031, 14% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $204,800 (11% below Missouri) and median rent is $964 a month.
Local data for Warrenton, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Warrenton, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,031
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$204,800
Median rent
$964/mo
Homeownership
64.9%
Bachelor's or higher
12.5%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,871), Irish Americans (1,411), Puerto Ricans (327).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Warren County. PPP loans are for Warrenton.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,114
9,000 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,344
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$238M
FY 2026, $6,687 per person
How people get to work
Warrenton, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.1%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Warrenton, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
363
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 20°F
41.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Warrenton, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Warrenton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TruesdaleCity | 1.2 mi | 1.3 |
| PendletonVillage | 5.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Wright CityCity | 5.4 mi | 6.1 |
| InnsbrookVillage | 5.9 mi | 10 |
| ForistellCity | 9.5 mi | 6.1 |
| JonesburgCity | 9.9 mi | 2 |
| Hawk PointCity | 9.9 mi | 0.4 |
| TroyCity | 13 mi | 7.7 |
| High HillCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Moscow MillsCity | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| TruxtonVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| MarthasvilleCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| CaveTown | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Flint HillCity | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| BergerCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| WentzvilleCity | 16 mi | 21.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Warrenton, MO in?
- Warrenton is in Warren County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Warrenton, MO?
- About 9,066 people live in Warrenton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Warrenton?
- Nearby places include Truesdale (1.2 mi), Pendleton (5.1 mi), Wright City (5.4 mi), Innsbrook (5.9 mi), Foristell (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023