Warrensburg, MO Demographics

A map of Warrensburg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	15,470	14,882	79.0%	77.0%
Black	1,247	1,480	6.4%	7.7%
Hispanic	1,103	1,066	5.6%	5.5%
Multiracial	979	1,143	5.0%	5.9%
Asian	588	507	3.0%	2.6%
Native American/Other	195	259	1.0%	1.3%

Warrensburg, Missouri has an estimated population of 19,582, a slight increase from the 19,337 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.0% White, 6.4% Black, 5.6% Hispanic, 5.0% Multiracial, 3.0% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Warrensburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Warrensburg has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Warrensburg, that probability was 39.4% in 2020 and 36.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Warrensburg is ranked the 40th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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). Warrensburg was ranked the 40th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Warrensburg's White Population

15,470 residents of Warrensburg, or 79.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Warrensburg is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Warrensburg ranks 933rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warrensburg's White population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Warrensburg's population has increased from 77.0% to 79.0%.

Warrensburg is more White than neighboring Whiteman AFB (64.2% White). Warrensburg is less White than neighboring Centerview (94.8% White), Knob Noster (81.7% White), Leeton (95.5% White), and Chilhowee (93.1% White).

Warrensburg's Black Population

1,247 residents of Warrensburg, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Warrensburg is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Warrensburg ranks 127th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warrensburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.7%. Black residents' share of Warrensburg's population has decreased from 7.7% to 6.4%.

Warrensburg is more Black than neighboring Centerview (0.8% Black), Leeton (0% Black), and Chilhowee (0% Black). Warrensburg is less Black than neighboring Knob Noster (8.7% Black), and Whiteman AFB (7.1% Black).

Warrensburg's Asian Population

588 residents of Warrensburg, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Warrensburg is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Warrensburg ranks 75th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warrensburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 16.0%. Asian residents' share of Warrensburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Warrensburg is more Asian than neighboring Centerview (0% Asian), Knob Noster (0.7% Asian), Whiteman AFB (1.9% Asian), Leeton (0% Asian), and Chilhowee (0% Asian).

Warrensburg's Hispanic Population

1,103 residents of Warrensburg, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Warrensburg is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Warrensburg ranks 144th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warrensburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Warrensburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

Warrensburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Centerview (0.8% Hispanic), Knob Noster (1% Hispanic), Leeton (3% Hispanic), and Chilhowee (2.2% Hispanic). Warrensburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Whiteman AFB (16.5% Hispanic).

Warrensburg's Native American/Other Population

195 residents of Warrensburg, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Warrensburg is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Warrensburg ranks 204th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warrensburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 24.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Warrensburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Warrensburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Centerview (0.4% Native American/Other), Leeton (0% Native American/Other), and Chilhowee (0.4% Native American/Other). Warrensburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Knob Noster (1.6% Native American/Other), and Whiteman AFB (4.1% Native American/Other).

Warrensburg's Multiracial Population

979 residents of Warrensburg, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Warrensburg is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Warrensburg ranks 325th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warrensburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Warrensburg's population has decreased from 5.9% to 5.0%.

Warrensburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Centerview (3.2% Multiracial), Leeton (1.5% Multiracial), and Chilhowee (4.3% Multiracial). Warrensburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Knob Noster (6.3% Multiracial), and Whiteman AFB (6.1% 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.