Warrenton, MO Demographics

A map of Warrenton's Population by Race

Warrenton, Missouri has an estimated population of 9,066, an increase from the 8,429 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.9% White, 5.8% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 1.0% Black, 0.1% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Warrenton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Warrenton has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Warrenton, that probability was 25.7% in 2020 and 20.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Warrenton is ranked the 93rd 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). Warrenton was ranked the 101st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Warrenton's White Population

8,059 residents of Warrenton, or 88.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Warrenton is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Warrenton ranks 754th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warrenton's White population has grown by an estimated 11.4%. White residents' share of Warrenton's population has increased from 85.9% to 88.9%.

Warrenton is more White than neighboring Wright City (79% White), Innsbrook (88.5% White), and Hawk Point (82.5% White). Warrenton is less White than neighboring Truesdale (94.1% White), and Pendleton (100% White).

Warrenton's Black Population

92 residents of Warrenton, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Warrenton is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Warrenton ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warrenton's Black population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Black residents' share of Warrenton's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.0%.

Warrenton is more Black than neighboring Truesdale (0.6% Black), Pendleton (0% Black), Wright City (0.7% Black), and Innsbrook (0.4% Black). Warrenton is less Black than neighboring Hawk Point (12.6% Black).

Warrenton's Asian Population

6 residents of Warrenton, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Warrenton is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Warrenton ranks 285th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warrenton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 89.5%. Asian residents' share of Warrenton's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Warrenton is more Asian than neighboring Pendleton (0% Asian), Wright City (0% Asian), and Innsbrook (0% Asian). Warrenton is less Asian than neighboring Truesdale (0.4% Asian), and Hawk Point (0.7% Asian).

Warrenton's Hispanic Population

530 residents of Warrenton, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Warrenton is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Warrenton ranks 231st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warrenton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 49.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Warrenton's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.8%.

Warrenton is more Hispanic than neighboring Truesdale (1.5% Hispanic), Pendleton (0% Hispanic), Innsbrook (3.8% Hispanic), and Hawk Point (1.4% Hispanic). Warrenton is less Hispanic than neighboring Wright City (13.9% Hispanic).

Warrenton's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Warrenton, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Warrenton is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Warrenton ranks 527th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warrenton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 86.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Warrenton's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Warrenton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pendleton (0% Native American/Other), Wright City (0% Native American/Other), and Innsbrook (0% Native American/Other). Warrenton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Truesdale (2.4% Native American/Other), and Hawk Point (0.5% Native American/Other).

Warrenton's Multiracial Population

372 residents of Warrenton, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Warrenton is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Warrenton ranks 277th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warrenton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Warrenton's population has decreased from 6.2% to 4.1%.

Warrenton is more Multiracial than neighboring Truesdale (0.9% Multiracial), Pendleton (0% Multiracial), and Hawk Point (2.3% Multiracial). Warrenton is less Multiracial than neighboring Wright City (6.4% Multiracial), and Innsbrook (7.4% 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.