Warren County, Mississippi

Warren County, Mississippi
County
Warren County Courthouse in Vicksburg, built c. 1940, located across from the Old Courthouse Museum.
Warren County Courthouse in Vicksburg, built c. 1940, located across from the Old Courthouse Museum.
Map of Mississippi highlighting Warren County
Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi
Coordinates: 32°22′N 90°51′W / 32.36°N 90.85°W / 32.36; -90.85
Country United States
State Mississippi
FoundedDecember 22, 1809
Named afterJoseph Warren
SeatVicksburg
Largest cityVicksburg
Area
 • Total
619 sq mi (1,600 km2)
 • Land589 sq mi (1,530 km2)
 • Water30 sq mi (78 km2)  4.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
44,722
 • Estimate 
(2025)
41,759 Decrease
 • Density75.9/sq mi (29.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.co.warren.ms.us

Warren County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its western border is formed by the Mississippi River. As of the 2020 census, the population was 44,722.[1] Its county seat is Vicksburg.[2] Established by legislative act of December 22, 1809, Warren County is named for American Revolutionary War officer Joseph Warren.

Part of the Mississippi Delta and the historic cotton culture, Warren County had major plantations. Vicksburg was an important river port. Today the county is included in the Vicksburg, MS Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Jackson-Vicksburg-Brookhaven, MS Combined Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 619 square miles (1,600 km2), of which 589 square miles (1,530 km2) is land and 30 square miles (78 km2) (4.9%) is water.[3]

The county exists in two sections, connected only by a narrow 500-foot wide section between Madison Parish, Louisiana and Issaquena County, Mississippi along the delta of the Yazoo River. This area was once along the Mississippi River, but has since become an oxbow lake and marsh and no roads traverse this strip of land. The community of Eagle Bend is in this area.

Major highways

Adjacent counties and parishes

National protected areas

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18101,114—
18202,693141.7%
18307,861191.9%
184015,820101.2%
185018,12014.5%
186020,69614.2%
187026,76929.3%
188031,23816.7%
189033,1646.2%
190040,91223.4%
191037,488−8.4%
192033,362−11.0%
193035,7857.3%
194039,59510.6%
195039,6160.1%
196042,2066.5%
197044,9816.6%
198051,62714.8%
199047,880−7.3%
200049,6443.7%
201048,773−1.8%
202044,722−8.3%
2025 (est.)41,759[4] Decrease−6.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7]
1990-2000[8] 2010-2013[9]
Age pyramid Warren County[10]

2020 census

Warren County, Mississippi – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 1980[11] Pop 1990[12] Pop 2000[13] Pop 2010[14] Pop 2020[15] % 1980 % 1990 % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 31,582 28,743 27,049 24,143 20,909 61.17% 60.03% 54.49% 49.50% 46.75%
Black or African American alone (NH) 19,064 18,609 21,341 22,836 21,290 36.93% 38.87% 42.99% 46.82% 47.61%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 42 44 109 106 67 0.08% 0.09% 0.22% 0.22% 0.15%
Asian alone (NH) 316 223 303 412 364 0.61% 0.47% 0.61% 0.84% 0.81%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) x [16] x [17] 5 10 0 x x 0.01% 0.02% 0.00%
Other race alone (NH) 41 7 31 15 99 0.08% 0.01% 0.06% 0.03% 0.22%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) x [18] x [19] 292 355 1,117 x x 0.59% 0.73% 2.50%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 582 254 514 896 876 1.13% 0.53% 1.04% 1.84% 1.96%
Total 51,627 47,880 49,644 48,773 44,722 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 44,722. The median age was 40.9 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18 and 18.6% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 90.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 86.3 males age 18 and over.[20][21]

The racial makeup of the county was 47.2% White, 47.9% Black or African American, 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8% Asian, <0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 0.8% from some other race, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 2.0% of the population.[21]

57.5% of residents lived in urban areas, while 42.5% lived in rural areas.[22]

There were 18,480 households in the county, of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 37.7% were married-couple households, 20.4% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 36.5% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[20]

There were 21,452 housing units, of which 13.9% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 66.2% were owner-occupied and 33.8% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.4% and the rental vacancy rate was 10.1%.[20]

2010 census

In 2010, there were 48,773 people living in the county. 50.3% were White, 47.0% Black or African American, 0.8% Asian, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% of some other race and 0.9% of two or more races. 1.8% were Hispanic or Latino (of any race).

2000 census

In 2000,[23] there were 49,644 people, 18,756 households, and 13,222 families living in the county. The population density was 85 people per square mile (33 people/km2). There were 20,789 housing units at an average density of 35 units per square mile (14 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 54.97% White, 43.19% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. 1.04% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2005 census estimates based on the American Community Survey suggested that non-Hispanic whites were 51.5% of Warren County's population. Warren County was the only county in Mississippi along the Mississippi River, in addition to Desoto, where whites made up a majority of the population. African Americans were 46.0% of the county's population. People identifying as of two or more races were 0.6%, less than in the previous ACS. The Latino population was 1.2% of the total for the county.[24]

In 2000 there were 18,756 households, out of which 35.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.80% were married couples living together, 19.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.50% were non-families. 25.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.70% 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 3.14.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.50% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 28.40% from 25 to 44, 22.40% from 45 to 64, and 11.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 88.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,056, and the median income for a family was $41,706. Males had a median income of $33,566 versus $21,975 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,527. About 15.00% of families and 18.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.80% of those under age 18 and 16.20% of those age 65 or over.

Warren County has the seventh highest per capita income in the state of Mississippi.

Government and politics

Warren County was historically Democratic until 1948, then was a Republican stronghold until 2008 (when it was narrowly carried by John McCain), and has recently become a bellwether. It voted for Barack Obama in 2012, Donald Trump in 2016, Joe Biden in 2020, and Donald Trump in 2024. Warren County is one of two counties (the other being Nash County, North Carolina) to alternate its presidential vote the last five elections.[a]

Board of Supervisors

Members are elected from each of the five supervisory districts. The Board of Supervisors guides and establishes policies for the county government. Members of the board of make decisions regarding economic development, public health and welfare and county roads.

United States presidential election results for Warren County, Mississippi[25][26]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
1912 55 4.11% 1,135 84.76% 149 11.13%
1916 73 5.69% 1,204 93.92% 5 0.39%
1920 161 12.80% 1,082 86.01% 15 1.19%
1924 328 15.46% 1,794 84.54% 0 0.00%
1928 530 16.07% 2,769 83.93% 0 0.00%
1932 169 6.47% 2,422 92.76% 20 0.77%
1936 122 3.63% 3,233 96.19% 6 0.18%
1940 192 5.92% 3,048 94.05% 1 0.03%
1944 304 8.67% 3,202 91.33% 0 0.00%
1948 245 5.88% 320 7.67% 3,605 86.45%
1952 3,458 59.38% 2,366 40.63% 0 0.00%
1956 2,419 45.40% 1,857 34.85% 1,052 19.74%
1960 2,277 34.57% 2,289 34.75% 2,021 30.68%
1964 7,409 81.96% 1,631 18.04% 0 0.00%
1968 2,392 16.95% 4,503 31.91% 7,217 51.14%
1972 10,420 71.97% 3,480 24.04% 578 3.99%
1976 8,699 55.39% 6,299 40.11% 707 4.50%
1980 10,151 56.00% 7,489 41.31% 488 2.69%
1984 12,959 60.99% 8,054 37.90% 235 1.11%
1988 12,507 62.01% 7,437 36.87% 226 1.12%
1992 10,209 49.61% 8,175 39.73% 2,194 10.66%
1996 9,261 47.77% 8,774 45.26% 1,350 6.96%
2000 10,892 58.49% 7,485 40.19% 246 1.32%
2004 11,356 57.71% 8,224 41.79% 99 0.50%
2008 11,152 51.24% 10,489 48.19% 123 0.57%
2012 10,457 48.89% 10,786 50.42% 148 0.69%
2016 9,767 50.30% 9,284 47.82% 365 1.88%
2020 10,365 49.23% 10,442 49.60% 246 1.17%
2024 9,407 51.41% 8,683 47.45% 208 1.14%

Communities

The Warren County sheriff's department is located in an annex building across from the courthouse.
The Warren County Board of Supervisors meets in this mall building in Vicksburg.
Old Courthouse Museum, also known as the Eva W. Davis Memorial is located in Vicksburg across the street from the 1940 courthouse.

City

  • Vicksburg (county seat and only municipality)

Unincorporated areas

Census-designated places

Other communities

  • Flowers
  • LeTourneau settled by the Lynn family in 1910
  • Rose Hill
  • Waltersville
  • Warrenton
  • Yokena

Ghost town

  • Brunswick
  • Nanachehaw

Education

All of the county is in the Vicksburg Warren School District.[27]

The county is in the district of Hinds Community College.[28] The college operates a Rankin Campus in Pearl.[29]

Notable people

  • Lawrence Owen Cooper Sr. (1908 – 1986), founder of Mississippi Chemical Corporation and past president of Southern Baptist Convention[30]
  • Sarah Gibson Humphreys (1830 – 1907), author and woman suffragist

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Prince of Wales–Hyder Census Area, Alaska, although not a county, has also followed this pattern.

References

  1. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Warren County, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on September 28, 2013. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  4. ^ "County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2025". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
  5. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  6. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  7. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  8. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  9. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved September 7, 2013.
  10. ^ Based on 2000 census data
  11. ^ "1980 Census of Population - General Social and Economic Characteristics - Mississippi - Table 58 - Race by Sex: 1980 and Table 59 - Persons by Spanish Origin, Race, and Sex: 1980" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. p. 17-32. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 7, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
  12. ^ "1990 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics - Mississippi: Table 6 - Race and Hispanic Origin" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. p. 9-37. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 21, 2024 – via Wayback Machine.
  13. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Warren County, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau.
  14. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Warren County, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau.
  15. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Warren County, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau.
  16. ^ included in the Asian category in the 1980 Census
  17. ^ included in the Asian category in the 1990 Census
  18. ^ not an option in the 1980 Census
  19. ^ not an option in the 1990 Census
  20. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
  21. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
  22. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved December 24, 2025.
  23. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  24. ^ "Warren County QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau". Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved October 31, 2007.
  25. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  26. ^ Clark, Eric (March 22, 2005). "Certification of Presidential Electors" (PDF). Secretary of State of Mississippi. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 1, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
  27. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Warren County, MS" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 27, 2024. - Text list
  28. ^ "Admission Guide 2019-2020" (PDF). Hinds Community College. p. 10 (PDF p. 12/20). Retrieved September 27, 2024. [...]located in the Hinds Community College District (Hinds, Rankin, Warren, Claiborne, and Copiah counties)[...]
  29. ^ "Rankin". Hinds Community College. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  30. ^ "Owen Cooper (1908-1986): Business Leader and Humanitarian – 2005-08". www.mshistorynow.mdah.ms.gov. Retrieved September 12, 2025.

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