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Warren County, Iowa
Warren County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 52,403. The county seat is Indianola.

Warren County is included in the Des Moines–West Des Moines, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Warren County was formed in 1846. It was named after General Joseph Warren, a hero in the American Revolutionary War. The present Warren County Court House was opened in 1939.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 573 square miles (1,480 km), of which 570 square miles (1,500 km) is land and 3.5 square miles (9.1 km) (0.6%) is water.

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850961—
186010,281969.8%
187017,98074.9%
188019,5788.9%
189018,269−6.7%
190020,37611.5%
191018,194−10.7%
192018,047−0.8%
193017,700−1.9%
194017,6950.0%
195017,7580.4%
196020,82917.3%
197027,43231.7%
198034,87827.1%
199036,0333.3%
200040,67112.9%
201046,22513.7%
202052,40313.4%
2023 (est.)55,2055.3%
U.S. Decennial Census
1790-1960 1900-1990
1990-2000 2010-2018
Population of Warren County from US census data

2020 census

2022 US Census population pyramid for Warren County from ACS 5-year estimates

The 2020 census recorded a population of 52,403 in the county, with a population density of 91.7049/sq mi (35.4075/km). 95.46% of the population reported being of one race. There were 20,857 housing units, of which 19,616 were occupied.

Warren County Racial Composition
Race Num. Perc.
White (NH) 47,897 91.4%
Black or African American (NH) 452 0.9%
Native American (NH) 80 0.2%
Asian (NH) 380 0.73%
Pacific Islander (NH) 17 0.03%
Other/Mixed (NH) 1,919 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1,658 3.2%

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 46,225 in the county, with a population density of 80.8638/sq mi (31.2217/km). There were 18,371 housing units, of which 17,262 were occupied.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 40,671 people, 14,708 households, and 11,207 families in the county. The population density was 71 inhabitants per square mile (27/km). There were 15,289 housing units at an average density of 27 per square mile (10/km). The racial makeup of the county was 98.08% White, 0.27% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. 1.08%. were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 14,708 households 37.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.50% were married couples living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.80% were non-families. 19.90% of households were one person and 8.70% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.05.

The age distribution was 27.00% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 11.80% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.80 males.

The median household income was $50,349 and the median family income was $56,344. Males had a median income of $36,983 versus $26,768 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,558. About 3.70% of families and 5.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.40% of those under age 18 and 5.20% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

Townships

Warren County has sixteen townships:

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Warren County.

† county seat

Rank City/Town/etc. Municipal type Population (2020 Census)
1 Des Moines (mostly in Polk County) City 214,133
2 West Des Moines (partially in Dallas and Polk Counties) City 68,723
3 † Indianola City 15,833
4 Norwalk (partially in Polk County) City 12,799
5 Carlisle (partially in Polk County) City 4,160
6 Milo City 778
7 Hartford City 733
8 New Virginia City 498
9 Cumming City 436
10 Martensdale City 421
11 Lacona City 345
12 Ackworth City 115
13 St. Marys City 108
14 Spring Hill City 68
15 Sandyville City 58
16 Bevington (partially in Madison County) City 57

Politics

United States presidential election results for Warren County, Iowa
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 17,782 57.29% 12,574 40.51% 683 2.20%
2016 14,814 54.26% 10,411 38.14% 2,075 7.60%
2012 13,052 50.06% 12,551 48.14% 469 1.80%
2008 12,144 48.79% 12,299 49.42% 446 1.79%
2004 12,160 52.75% 10,730 46.54% 163 0.71%
2000 9,621 48.95% 9,521 48.45% 511 2.60%
1996 6,905 39.52% 9,120 52.20% 1,447 8.28%
1992 7,242 37.80% 8,612 44.95% 3,303 17.24%
1988 6,424 39.82% 9,627 59.68% 80 0.50%
1984 8,277 49.95% 8,171 49.31% 122 0.74%
1980 7,360 47.43% 6,610 42.59% 1,549 9.98%
1976 6,099 43.23% 7,653 54.25% 356 2.52%
1972 7,332 57.26% 5,143 40.17% 329 2.57%
1968 5,619 50.30% 4,613 41.29% 939 8.41%
1964 3,679 35.54% 6,639 64.14% 33 0.32%
1960 6,013 59.25% 4,136 40.75% 0 0.00%
1956 5,430 59.19% 3,729 40.65% 15 0.16%
1952 5,911 65.55% 3,042 33.74% 64 0.71%
1948 3,876 50.97% 3,481 45.77% 248 3.26%
1944 4,266 55.83% 3,319 43.44% 56 0.73%
1940 5,016 56.21% 3,856 43.21% 51 0.57%
1936 4,642 52.72% 4,011 45.55% 152 1.73%
1932 3,725 50.28% 3,542 47.81% 141 1.90%
1928 5,294 69.74% 2,239 29.50% 58 0.76%
1924 4,683 62.08% 1,274 16.89% 1,586 21.03%
1920 5,323 70.51% 2,066 27.37% 160 2.12%
1916 2,182 52.21% 1,910 45.70% 87 2.08%
1912 1,386 34.21% 1,396 34.46% 1,269 31.33%
1908 2,589 58.59% 1,645 37.23% 185 4.19%
1904 2,938 66.20% 1,191 26.84% 309 6.96%
1900 2,966 59.15% 1,876 37.42% 172 3.43%
1896 2,826 55.27% 2,214 43.30% 73 1.43%

See also