Warren County, Kentucky Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 5th-largest in Kentucky

The population of Warren County, Kentucky is 137,549 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 5th-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $64,801, the median home value is $242,600, and the median age is 33.4.

The population of Warren County has grown 29.4% since 2010 (114,348 → 147,936), a +1.86% annualized rate.

Warren County within Kentucky · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

137,549

Population

+1.86%

Annual growth

254

People / sq mi

$64,801

Median Income

$242,600

Median Home Value

Warren County covers 542 sq mi of land at 253.9 people per square mile.

About Warren County, KY

Warren County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 137,549. It ranks #5 among counties in Kentucky by population. The median age is 33.4, younger than the national median. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

The median household income in Warren County is $64,801, below the US median of $74,580. 10.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $242,600, with monthly rent averaging $963. The homeownership rate of 56.7% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Warren County reflects 33.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.8 minutes each way.

Warren County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Warren County had a population of 114,348 in 2010 and 147,936 in 2024, a 29.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 147,936 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.86%.

147,936

Population (2024)

114,348

Population (2010)

147,936

Peak (2024)

1.86%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	114,348	-	-	estimate
2011	115,889	+1,541	+1.35%	estimate
2012	117,436	+1,547	+1.33%	estimate
2013	119,640	+2,204	+1.88%	estimate
2014	121,480	+1,840	+1.54%	estimate
2015	124,224	+2,744	+2.26%	estimate
2016	126,752	+2,528	+2.04%	estimate
2017	129,232	+2,480	+1.96%	estimate
2018	130,926	+1,694	+1.31%	estimate
2019	132,759	+1,833	+1.40%	estimate
2020	135,033	+2,274	+1.71%	estimate
2021	137,191	+2,158	+1.60%	estimate
2022	140,503	+3,312	+2.41%	estimate
2023	143,929	+3,426	+2.44%	estimate
2024	147,936	+4,007	+2.78%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	77.7%
Black or African American	8.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.1%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Age & Sex

33.4

Median Age

50.7%

Female

49.3%

Male

13.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.5%

5–9

6.4%

10–14

6.7%

15–19

8.0%

20–24

11.1%

25–34

13.6%

35–44

12.4%

45–54

11.2%

55–59

5.6%

60–64

5.3%

65–74

8.1%

75–84

3.9%

85+

1.2%

Children (under 15): 19.6% · Seniors (65+): 13.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$64,801+$2,384 vs state
Mean household income	$87,897
Per-capita income	$34,999
Poverty rate	10.7%-1.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.0%
Employment-to-population	63.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.8%

Manufacturing

15.6%

Education & health care

12.1%

Finance & real estate

9.8%

Construction

5.4%

Retail trade

5.3%

Information

4.8%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.3%

The largest employment sector in Warren County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

2.9%

Carpool

78.8%

Public transit

6.3%

Work from home

20.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$242,600+$50,300 vs state

Median home value

$963

Median rent

56.7%

Homeownership rate

58,563

Total housing units

92.6%

Occupied

7.4%

Vacant

43.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.0%

With health insurance

95.3%

With broadband internet

30.5%

Foreign-born

6.5%

Veterans (18+)

13.5%

With a disability

86.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

88.9%

High School+

33.4%

Bachelor's+

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Part of Kentucky

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Frequently Asked Questions

Warren County, Kentucky has a population of 137,549 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 5th-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 254 people per square mile.

The population of Warren County has grown 29.4% since 2010 (114,348 → 147,936), a +1.86% annualized rate.

The median household income in Warren County, Kentucky is $64,801, with mean (average) household income of $87,897 and per-capita income of $34,999. 10.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Warren County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (77.7%), Black or African American (8.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Warren County, Kentucky is 33.4 years. Residents are 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

The median home value in Warren County is $242,600 and median monthly rent is $963. 56.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 58,563 total housing units, 7.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Warren County, Kentucky is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

Louisville/Jefferson County is among the largest cities associated with Warren County, Kentucky, with a population of 627,210.