Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
38% of residents are 65 or older in Warrenton, above both the North Carolina town median (18%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). Only 4 of the 291 North Carolina towns we compare have a lower average trip to work than Warrenton. Warrenton has 7 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Elgin and Coleman-White House. Warrenton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Warrenton beats most towns.
Sledge-Hayley House
Braxton Bragg
Census counts: 1,242 in 1850, a peak of 1,520 in 1860, 851 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1855 and 3 maps from 1970 on.
7 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Warrenton, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Warrenton.
Most working residents leave Warrenton for work: only 15% work in town. Warrenton’s median household income is $44,000, against $69,000 in North Carolina’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. Since 2013, Warrenton has lost 116 jobs, to 923 in 2023.
| Warrenton | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 15% | 6.8% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 13% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by the Warren County Schools. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariam Boyd ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 291 | D− |
| Warren Early College HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 117 | A |
NCES · EDFacts
The typical Warrenton home is worth about $142,000, up 4.1% in a year, 57% below the North Carolina typical home. 52% of Warrenton households own their home.
| Warrenton | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 52% | 67% | 73% |
| Median rent | $716 a month | $1,085 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Warrenton has mild winters and warm summers. The July high in Warrenton is 90°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 67% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
16 crimes were reported in Warrenton in 2025: 13 property and 3 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Warrenton is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
21% of adults have diabetes in Warrenton. Among 290 North Carolina towns, just 4 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Warrenton. 43% of adults have obesity in Warrenton.
| Warrenton | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 13% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 15% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 52% | 38% | 35% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 19% | 19% |
| What stands out | Warrenton | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.4% | 14.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84.3% | 76.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 30% | 13.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.3 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
| Warrenton | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.1% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hayley-Haywood Park | 0.2 mi | 4 |
| 2. Rotary Park | 0.1 mi | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Warrenton; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Warrenton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across North Carolina.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
7 places in Warrenton on the National Register of Historic Places.
18 notable people were born in Warrenton.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Warrenton is a town in and the county seat of Warren County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 862 at the 2020 census. Warrenton, now served by U.S. routes 158 and 401, was founded in 1779. It became one of the wealthiest towns in the state from 1840 to 1860, being a trading center of an area of rich tobacco and cotton plantations. It has a large stock of historic architecture buildings. More than 90 percent of its buildings are listed in the National Register of Historic Places and its National Historic District encompasses nearly half its area.
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Warrenton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
18 notable people were born here, including Braxton Bragg and Saxby Chambliss.
