Warren County Data

Warren County’s  proximity to many major markets and global connectivity makes it ideal for industry and distribution launch of goods, services and products.

Warren County is part of the largest state-maintained highway system in the nation as well as more than 76 public, 225 private and four international airports that companies relocating to Warren County will have access to.

By rail, by road, by sea or sky, Warren County’s central location on the eastern seaboard and its excellent transportation infrastructure make it an optimal point for access to markets and customers, keeping freight and delivery costs low. With its access to the second-largest state highway system in America, four major airports and two seaports, Warren County can become your global access point for your businesses to thrive.

Warren County reflects the state average of doing business, with the 6th lowest cost of doing business in the United States.

Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Warren County: 82.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

 

Average Household Size:
Warren County	2.5 People
North Carolina	2 People
Estimated Median Household Income in 2009: $31,599 ($28,351 in 1999)
Warren County	$31,599
North Carolina	$43,674
Median Contract Rent in 2009 for Apartments: $349 (lower quartile is $214, upper quartile is $421)
Warren County	$349
North Carolina	$568
Estimated Median House or Condo Value in 2009: $101,070 (it was $64,500 in 2000)
Warren County	$101,070
North Carolina	$155,500
Lower Value Quartile	$53,265
Upper Value Quartile	$169,865

July 2009 Certified Population Estimate	19,932
Estimated Population by Age	2009 median age: 44
2009 Per Capita Income Projected	$18, 388
2009 Projected Educational Attainment	Associate Degree, Population 25+  960
2009 Projected Educational Attainment	Bachelor's Degree, Population 25+  1,121
2009 Projected Educational Attainment	Grad/Professional Degree, Population 25+  736
2009 Projected Educational Attainment	At Least High School Grad, Pop 25+  10,330 (72%)
2009 Projected Educational Attainment	At Least Bachelor's Degree, Population 25+  1,857 (12.9%)

Quick Facts Demographics (Within 50 mile radius):

Population (2010)	1.37 million
Median Age (2010)	36.8
Employment Age 16-65 (2010)	948,994
Average Wages (2009)	$434.42/week manufacturing – $543.00/week all sectors
Educational Attainment (2010)	39.3 percent hold college degree

Utilities:

Electric:	Progress Energy
Water:	Warren County Public Utilities
Wastewater:	Warren County Public Utilities
Natural Gas:	Frontier Energy
Telecom:	CenturyLink