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Warrenton, NC
Town in Warren County, North Carolina.
Population
772
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
759
ZIP codes
0
Warrenton and its ZIP codes
Warrenton at a glance
- Warrenton is about 3.4 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,750 a year, 40% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $192,000 (34% below North Carolina) and median rent is $716 a month.
Local data for Warrenton, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Warrenton, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,750
Poverty rate
14.2%
Median home value
$192,000
Median rent
$716/mo
Homeownership
52.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.1%
Median age
58.8
Average commute
15.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (89), Mexican Americans (45), French Americans (36).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Warren County. PPP loans are for Warrenton.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,096
2,921 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,932
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$103M
FY 2026, $5,545 per person
How people get to work
Warrenton, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.5%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked13.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 15.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Warrenton, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
281
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
28
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Warrenton, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.3%
U.S. 33.3% +10.0 pts
Diabetes
20.7%
U.S. 12.1% +8.6 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Warrenton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NorlinaTown | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| MaconTown | 4.9 mi | 0.5 |
| MiddleburgTown | 9.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Bracey, VACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 13 |
| LittletonTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| South HendersonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| Ebony, VACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.4 |
| HollisterCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.9 |
| HendersonCity | 16 mi | 8.6 |
| Gasburg, VACensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.7 |
| KittrellTown | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| Baskerville, VACensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.1 |
| La Crosse, VATown | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| Union Level, VACensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.7 |
| Brodnax, VATown | 22 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Warrenton, NC in?
- Warrenton is in Warren County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Warrenton, NC?
- About 772 people live in Warrenton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Warrenton?
- Nearby places include Norlina (3.8 mi), Macon (4.9 mi), Middleburg (9.3 mi), Bracey, VA (13 mi), Littleton (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023