Warrenton, NC

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Warrenton, NC

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Warrenton Almanac

Warrenton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Warrenton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Warrenton Public Libraries

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Warrenton High Schools (2004)

WARREN COUNTY HIGH
149 CAMPUS DRIVE
252-257-4413
Serves 1,006 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Warrenton Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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