Warren, MI Demographics

A map of Warren's Population by Race

Warren, Michigan has an estimated population of 137,928, a slight decrease from the 139,387 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.0% White, 21.8% Black, 12.7% Asian, 4.6% Multiracial, 2.4% Hispanic, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Warren, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Warren has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Warren, that probability was 56.6% in 2020 and 59.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Warren is ranked the 3rd most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Warren was ranked the 3rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Warren's White Population

79,966 residents of Warren, or 58.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Warren is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Warren ranks 698th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warren's White population has declined by an estimated 6.9%. White residents' share of Warren's population has decreased from 61.6% to 58.0%.

Warren is more White than neighboring Center Line (48.9% White), and Eastpointe (35.5% White). Warren is less White than neighboring Hazel Park (73.4% White), Madison Heights (78.2% White), and Sterling Heights (76.2% White).

Warren's Black Population

30,049 residents of Warren, or 21.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Warren is higher than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Warren ranks 39th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warren's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.6%. Black residents' share of Warren's population has increased from 20.2% to 21.8%.

Warren is more Black than neighboring Hazel Park (11% Black), Madison Heights (7.8% Black), and Sterling Heights (7.4% Black). Warren is less Black than neighboring Center Line (31.6% Black), and Eastpointe (55.1% Black).

Warren's Asian Population

17,521 residents of Warren, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Warren is higher than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Warren ranks 12th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warren's Asian population has grown by an estimated 22.5%. Asian residents' share of Warren's population has increased from 10.3% to 12.7%.

Warren is more Asian than neighboring Center Line (12.1% Asian), Hazel Park (1.1% Asian), Madison Heights (6.5% Asian), Eastpointe (0.7% Asian), and Sterling Heights (9.2% Asian).

Warren's Hispanic Population

3,364 residents of Warren, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Warren is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Warren ranks 475th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warren's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Warren's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Warren is more Hispanic than neighboring Center Line (1.4% Hispanic), Madison Heights (2.2% Hispanic), and Eastpointe (1.6% Hispanic). Warren is less Hispanic than neighboring Hazel Park (5.3% Hispanic), and Sterling Heights (3% Hispanic).

Warren's Native American/Other Population

695 residents of Warren, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Warren is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Warren ranks 394th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warren's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Warren's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Warren is more Native American/Other than neighboring Eastpointe (0.3% Native American/Other). Warren is less Native American/Other than neighboring Center Line (1.3% Native American/Other), Hazel Park (1.4% Native American/Other), Madison Heights (1% Native American/Other), and Sterling Heights (0.6% Native American/Other).

Warren's Multiracial Population

6,333 residents of Warren, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Warren is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Warren ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warren's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Warren's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Warren is more Multiracial than neighboring Madison Heights (4.4% Multiracial), and Sterling Heights (3.5% Multiracial). Warren is less Multiracial than neighboring Center Line (4.7% Multiracial), Hazel Park (7.8% Multiracial), and Eastpointe (6.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.