Warrenton, VA Demographics

A map of Warrenton's Population by Race

Warrenton, Virginia has an estimated population of 10,176, a slight increase from the 10,057 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.8% White, 9.9% Black, 9.7% Hispanic, 6.5% Multiracial, 2.7% Asian, and 0.5% 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 slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia 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 48.1% in 2020 and 47.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Warrenton is ranked the 126th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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 129th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Warrenton's White Population

7,205 residents of Warrenton, or 70.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Warrenton is considerably higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Warrenton ranks 362nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warrenton's White population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Warrenton's population has increased from 70.2% to 70.8%.

Warrenton is more White than neighboring Opal (55.8% White), and Bealeton (69.6% White). Warrenton is less White than neighboring New Baltimore (77.3% White), Midland (76.2% White), and The Plains (80.5% White).

Warrenton's Black Population

1,007 residents of Warrenton, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Warrenton is lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Warrenton ranks 276th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warrenton's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.4%. Black residents' share of Warrenton's population has decreased from 11.2% to 9.9%.

Warrenton is more Black than neighboring New Baltimore (4% Black), Opal (6.5% Black), Bealeton (7.7% Black), Midland (0% Black), and The Plains (5.5% Black).

Warrenton's Asian Population

274 residents of Warrenton, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Warrenton is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Warrenton ranks 189th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warrenton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. Asian residents' share of Warrenton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Warrenton is more Asian than neighboring Opal (0% Asian), Bealeton (0.8% Asian), Midland (0% Asian), and The Plains (2.4% Asian). Warrenton is less Asian than neighboring New Baltimore (4.5% Asian).

Warrenton's Hispanic Population

986 residents of Warrenton, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Warrenton is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Warrenton ranks 166th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warrenton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Warrenton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.7%.

Warrenton is more Hispanic than neighboring New Baltimore (8.5% Hispanic), and The Plains (8.5% Hispanic). Warrenton is less Hispanic than neighboring Opal (35.9% Hispanic), Bealeton (16.8% Hispanic), and Midland (23.8% Hispanic).

Warrenton's Native American/Other Population

46 residents of Warrenton, 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 Warrenton is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Warrenton ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warrenton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 45.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Warrenton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Warrenton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Opal (0% Native American/Other), Bealeton (0.1% Native American/Other), Midland (0% Native American/Other), and The Plains (0% Native American/Other). Warrenton is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Baltimore (1.2% Native American/Other).

Warrenton's Multiracial Population

658 residents of Warrenton, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Warrenton is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Warrenton ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Warrenton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 27.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Warrenton's population has increased from 5.2% to 6.5%.

Warrenton is more Multiracial than neighboring New Baltimore (4.6% Multiracial), Opal (1.8% Multiracial), Bealeton (5.1% Multiracial), Midland (0% Multiracial), and The Plains (3% 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.