Activities
Warrenton has several parks open for the enjoyment of residents. An athletic complex is home to little league soccer, baseball, softball, and tee ball. Binkley Woods Park and Spectator Lake offer walking trails, fishing accessibility, a small playground and barbecue grills. Dyer Park offers playgrounds, basketball hoops, and tennis courts, as well as an outdoor stage for concerts and other events. Khoury Park has two baseball fields, basketball hoops, and a playground. Morgan Park offers a tennis court, playground, sand volleyball area, and the Warrenton Pool.
The city has recently opened an additional park that features an indoor pool, dog-friendly trails, walking trails, and a Frisbee golf course.
The Belle Starr Theatre also holds several concerts and events each year. Warrenton High School (part of the Warren County R-3 district) offers a variety of activities open to the public, including musicals, plays, band and choir concerts, and sporting events.
Festivals and events
FrühlingFest
One Saturday in June, the Warrenton Downtown Association hosts FrühlingFest, a festival that celebrates the region's German heritage. The festival includes German food, vendors of local handmade and artisan products, and other family activities.
Warrenton Fall Festival
One Saturday in September, the city closes Main Street and hosts the Fall Festival, which includes a diverse group of street vendors, food trucks, kid's activities, a car show, and main stage music entertainment. Past music acts have included the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Little River Band, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and regional cover band Butch Wax & The Hollywoods.
Hometown Christmas
To kick off the Christmas season, the City of Warrenton hosts Hometown Christmas, an evening that includes an official tree lighting, Christmas carols, choir performances at Friedens United Church of Christ, hot chocolate, cookies, a visit by Santa, as well as a decoration event held at the Warren County Historical Society & Museum.
Demographics
Historical population| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1860 | 480 | | — |
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| 1870 | 588 | | 22.5% |
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| 1880 | 299 | | −49.1% |
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| 1890 | 664 | | 122.1% |
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| 1900 | 770 | | 16.0% |
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| 1910 | 795 | | 3.2% |
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| 1920 | 800 | | 0.6% |
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| 1930 | 1,250 | | 56.3% |
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| 1940 | 1,254 | | 0.3% |
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| 1950 | 1,584 | | 26.3% |
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| 1960 | 1,869 | | 18.0% |
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| 1970 | 2,057 | | 10.1% |
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| 1980 | 3,219 | | 56.5% |
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| 1990 | 3,564 | | 10.7% |
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| 2000 | 5,281 | | 48.2% |
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| 2010 | 7,880 | | 49.2% |
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| 2020 | 8,429 | | 7.0% |
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2020 census
The 2020 United States census [16] counted 8,429 people, 3,160 households, and 2,187 families in Warrenton. The population density was 931.4 inhabitants per square mile (359.6/km2). There were 3,268 housing units at an average density of 361.1 per square mile (139.4/km2). The racial makeup was 86.78% (7,315) white, 2.55% (215) black or African-American, 0.51% (43) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.7% (59) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander, 1.74% (147) from other races, and 7.71% (650) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.9% (498) of the population.
Of the 3,160 households, 32.7% had children under the age of 18; 44.0% were married couples living together; 26.9% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 23.8% consisted of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 2.9.
26.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.4 years. For every 100 females, the population had 82.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 80.6 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey [17] estimates show that the median household income was $47,804 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,675) and the median family income was $50,649 (+/- $8,826). Males had a median income of $27,470 (+/- $8,266) versus $23,846 (+/- $4,677) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,434 (+/- $2,136). Approximately, 17.0% of families and 22.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.8% of those under the age of 18 and 9.0% of those ages 65 or over.
2010 census
As of the census [18] of 2010, there were 7,880 people, 2,927 households, and 1,969 families living in the city. The population density was 941.5 inhabitants per square mile (363.5/km2). There were 3,196 housing units at an average density of 381.8 per square mile (147.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.9% White, 2.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.
There were 2,927 households, of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.7% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.17.
The median age in the city was 32.4 years. 29.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.2% were from 25 to 44; 21.1% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.
2000 census
As of the census [3] of 2000, there were 5,281 people, 1,985 households, and 1,363 families living in the city. The population density was 720.6 inhabitants per square mile (278.2/km2). There were 2,110 housing units at an average density of 287.9 per square mile (111.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.64% White, 1.70% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.57% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.29% of the population.
There were 1,985 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $53.742, and the median income for a family was $68.740. Males had a median income of $36,809 versus $22,662 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,431. About 8.0% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 15.1% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Warrenton and the adjacent city of Truesdale, Missouri are home to the Warren County R-III School District, which is fully accredited in the state of Missouri. The district currently has six buildings: Warrenton High School, Daniel Boone Elementary, Warrior Ridge Elementary, Rebecca Boone Elementary, Black Hawk Middle School, Central office/ Early Childhood center.
Warrenton is also home to Holy Rosary School, a Growing Catholic school serving families with children in Pre K through eighth grade.
The Central Wesleyan College was an important German-American institution from 1864 to 1941. After closing, one of the campus buildings burned on February 17, 1957 killing 72 persons in the Warrenton Nursing Home Fire.
Warrenton has a public library, a branch of the Scenic Regional Library system. [19]
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