Warren County, IA

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2021 Population

51,862

1.96% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.4

0.26% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

5.95%

11.4% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$85,189

6.08% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$210,800

7.5% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

27,726

2.82% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Warren County, IA had a population of 51.9k people with a median age of 38.4 and a median household income of $85,189. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Warren County, IA grew from 50,867 to 51,862, a 1.96% increase and its median household income grew from $80,309 to $85,189, a 6.08% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Warren County, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.77%), White (Hispanic) (1.45%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.922%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.727%).

None of the households in Warren County, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.5% of the residents in Warren County, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Warren County, IA are Simpson College (355 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Warren County, IA was $210,800, and the homeownership rate was 81.5%.

Most people in Warren County, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Warren County, IA was 2 cars per household.

Warren County, IA borders Clarke County, IA, Dallas County, IA, Lucas County, IA, Madison County, IA, Marion County, IA, and Polk County, IA.

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Population & Diversity

Warren County, IA is home to a population of 51.9k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.64% of Warren County, IA residents were born outside of the country (849 people).

In 2021, there were 52.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (48.5k people) in Warren County, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 918 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 751 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%

2021 Citizenship

99.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.5% of Warren County, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Warren County, IA was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Warren County, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Warren County, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
48.5k ± 58
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
918 ± 199
White (Hispanic)
751 ± 174

3.08%

Hispanic Population

1.6k people

3.08% of the people in Warren County, IA are hispanic (1.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Warren County, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Iowa.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
41,634 ± 4,977 people
India
10,950 ± 2,565 people
Vietnam
8,674 ± 2,283 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 41,634 Iowa residents, followed by India with 10,950 and Vietnam with 8,674.

Foreign-Born Population

1.64%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

849 people

1.57%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

801 people

As of 2021, 1.64% of Warren County, IA residents (849 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Warren County, IA was 1.57%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Warren County, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
888 ± 160
Gulf War (2001-)
629 ± 172
Gulf War (1990s)
357 ± 108

Warren County, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.41 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Warren County, IA employs 27.7k people. The largest industries in Warren County, IA are Retail Trade (3,780 people), Finance & Insurance (3,593 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,331 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($84,554), Utilities ($83,036), and Public Administration ($75,625).

Males in Iowa have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Iowa (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

27.7k

2021 Value

± 1,055

2.82%

1 Year growth

± 5.15%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Warren County, IA grew at a rate of 2.82%, from 27k employees to 27.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Warren County, IA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,216 people), Management Occupations (3,137 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,901 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Warren County, IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

27.7k

2021 Value

± 1,055

2.82%

1 Year growth

± 5.15%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Warren County, IA grew at a rate of 2.82%, from 27k employees to 27.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Warren County, IA, are Retail Trade (3,780 people), Finance & Insurance (3,593 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,331 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Warren County, IA, though some of these residents may live in Warren County, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$56,333

Median earning men ± $2,369

$37,459

Median earning women ± $2,651

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($93,897), Public Administration ($85,391), and Information ($75,625).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($65,545), Construction ($62,143), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,391).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

245
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
237
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
173
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$187k
Manufacturing
$184k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$61.7k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Meat/seafood
$20.6B
Mixed freight
$19.9B
Machinery
$19.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $20.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($19.9B) and Machinery ($19.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Iowa products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$252B

2020 Value in Iowa

$518B

Projected 2050 Value in Iowa

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Iowa trade was $252B. This is expected to increase 105% to $518B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Iowa trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$21.2B
Minnesota
$16.2B
Texas
$10.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $21.2B, followed by Minnesota with $16.2B and Texas and $10.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Iowa shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Warren County, IA went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.39%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.39%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Warren County, IA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Warren County, IA awarded 355 degrees. The student population of Warren County, IA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 568 male students and 650 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Warren County, IA are White (291 and 83.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (18 and 5.14%), Unknown (13 and 3.71%), and Two or More Races (11 and 3.14%).

The largest universities in Warren County, IA by number of degrees awarded are Simpson College (355 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Warren County, IA are General Business Administration & Management (39 and 11%), Accounting (31 and 8.73%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (23 and 6.48%).

The median tuition cost in Warren County, IA for private four year colleges is $43,124.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Warren County, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,218 (46.6% men and 53.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,218 students enrolled in Warren County, IA, 46.6% men and 53.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 956 records, of which 55.2% were women and 44.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Accounting
29 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
18 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
39 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Warren County, IA was Accounting with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Warren County, IA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Simpson College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

355 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Simpson College with 355 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 151 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Warren County, IA, which is 0.74 times less than the 204 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 291 degrees mean that there were 16.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 18 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($43,124) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($906) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,170) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.63% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.621% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (742k), Some college (567k), and Bachelors Degree (459k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Warren County, IA was $210,800 in 2021, which is 0.861 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $196,100 to $210,800, a 7.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Warren County, IA is 81.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Warren County, IA have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Warren County, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Warren County, IA is $85,189. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Warren County, IA was Census Tract 206 with a value of $115,429, followed by Census Tract 203 and Census Tract 204, with respective values of $102,976 and $89,803.

In 2022, 10.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Warren County, IA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 2.13%.

Housing

Property

$210,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,818

$15,901

Median Property Taxes

±$731

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Warren County, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Warren County, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81.5%

Homeownership

2021

62%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 81.5% of the housing units in Warren County, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Warren County, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 206
Census Tract 203
Census Tract 204

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Warren County, IA was Census Tract 206 with a value of $115,429, followed by Census Tract 203 and Census Tract 204, with respective values of $102,976 and $89,803.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Warren County, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$85,189

Median Household Income

± $2,835

19.5k

Number of Households

± 865

In 2021, the median household income of the 19.5k households in Warren County, IA grew to $85,189 from the previous year's value of $80,309.

The following chart displays the households in Warren County, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Warren County, IA is from Iowa.

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in Iowa

0.438

2020 Wage GINI in Iowa

In 2021, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.221% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Iowa across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.5%)
Worked At Home (9.97%)
Carpooled (6.68%)

In 2021, 79.5% of workers in Warren County, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.97%) and those who carpooled to work (6.68%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Warren County, IA have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.2% of the workforce in Warren County, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Warren County, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Warren County, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Warren County, IA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 10.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Warren County, IA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 2.13%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

5.95% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Warren County, IA (2.97k out of 50k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Warren County, IA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 5.5% of the children was living in poverty in Warren County, IA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 337 in Warren County, IA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 182 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

97.9% of the population of Warren County, IA has health coverage, with 61.1% on employee plans, 10.1% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.75% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Warren County, IA see 1716 patients per year on average, which represents a 9.25% decrease from the previous year (1891 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2613 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 5226 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,716 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Warren County, IA

Primary care physicians in Warren County, IA see an average of 1,716 patients per year. This represents a 9.25% decrease from the previous year (1,891 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Warren County, IA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 15% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.08%

Uninsured

61.1%

Employer Coverage

10.1%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

1.75%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Warren County, IA declined by 12.8% from 2.38% to 2.08%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Warren County, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 29.7 in Warren County, IA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Warren County, IA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.5% in Warren County, IA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Warren County, IA.

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