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Warrenton, NC


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Warrenton, North Carolina

Warrenton, North Carolina, in Warren county, is 37 miles NW of Rocky Mount, North Carolina (center to center) and 51 miles NE of Raleigh, North Carolina. As of the year 2000 census, 811 people lived in Warrenton.

The People and Families of Warrenton

In Warrenton, about 48% of adults are married. Warrenton is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the town; the town has more single adults than most places of its size.

In Warrenton, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the town, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Warrenton had a median family income of $40,179. Significantly, more adults in Warrenton have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in North Carolina. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in the town.)

Political Inclinations

Warrenton residents donated more money ($500) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Warrenton Housing

An estimated 57% of living spaces in Warrenton are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the town. Warrenton housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in the town, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, Warrenton offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Warrenton, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Warrenton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 9%Warrenton Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Warrenton Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Warrenton College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Warrenton Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Warrenton, NC

Comparing Warrenton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Well-Paid Single Women99
Racial Diversity95
Well-Paid Single Men66
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married13
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Rents910
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Housing Recently Built21

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