Warrenton, Georgia
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Warrenton · Warren County, Georgia
Population 1,788 (est. 2026: ~2,600)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + 11.86% annual growth projection

Warrenton, Georgia

Warren County, Georgia · Population 1,744

Warrenton sits at the heart of Warren County in the Georgia Piedmont, roughly 50 miles east of Macon and about 60 miles southwest of Augusta. It is the county seat of one of Georgia's smaller and more rural counties — Warren County has just over 5,200 residents in total, meaning Warrenton holds about a third of the entire county population within its city limits. The surrounding landscape is classic middle Georgia: red clay soil, longleaf pine, and small farms. The nearest significant commercial and medical hub is Augusta to the northeast. This is a place where most people know their neighbors, where the county's institutions — the school system, the courthouse, the library — are physically close together, and where the cost of living sits well below state norms.

People & Demographics

Warrenton's ACS 2022 estimate puts the population at 1,847 across 671 households. The median age is 43.5, somewhat older than Georgia's statewide median, which reflects a pattern common in rural counties that have seen younger residents leave for metro areas. The racial breakdown is 1,071 Black residents and 728 white residents, with 24 Asian residents. No Hispanic or Latino residents were recorded in the ACS estimate. The average household size is 2.62, and 427 of the 671 households are family households. Children under 18 number 371.

Economy & Employment

The median household income in Warrenton is $34,944 — significantly below Georgia's statewide median, which hovers around $65,000. Per capita income sits at $20,886. Of 1,847 residents, 747 are in the labor force and 78 are counted as unemployed. Poverty touches a significant share of the community: 465 residents fall below the poverty line, representing roughly one in four people. Employment in a county this size tends to cluster around government, education, agriculture, and the service sector. Many residents commute out of Warren County for work, particularly toward Augusta.

Housing

Warrenton's housing market is affordable by nearly any Georgia measure. The median home value is $85,000, and median rent runs $704 per month. There are 795 total housing units; 671 are occupied and 124 are vacant — a vacancy rate of about 15.6%, which is elevated and reflects population loss over time. Of occupied units, 420 are owner-occupied and 251 are renter-occupied, putting the homeownership rate at roughly 62.6%. For buyers or renters priced out of Augusta or Athens, Warren County can offer substantially lower costs, though the trade-off is distance from metro employment and services.

Schools

Warren County operates a single-district school system serving the city and surrounding county. All three schools are located in or near Warrenton:

The total enrolled K–12 population across all three schools is 662. The high school's enrollment reflects the broader demographic reality of a small, rural county. Families seeking larger programs or specialized coursework often look to Augusta-area districts or private options outside the county.

Getting Around

Warrenton is a car-required town. Of 648 total workers counted in the ACS commuting data, 563 drove alone and 62 carpooled. Ten people walked to work. Zero used public transit, and zero worked from home. The aggregate travel time for all workers was 14,375 minutes, working out to an average one-way commute of roughly 22 minutes — modest by Georgia standards, though that figure likely masks a significant split between those commuting within the county and those making the longer run toward Augusta or Thomson.

Healthcare

Warren County does not have a hospital within its borders. The nearest hospital facilities are in Thomson (McDuffie County, about 20 miles northeast) and Augusta (about 60 miles northeast), where a full range of hospital and specialty services is available through the Augusta University Medical Center system and Piedmont Augusta. For locally-based providers and practitioners registered in Warrenton, the CMS NPI Registry lists current licensed providers.

Library

The Warren County Library serves Warrenton and the surrounding county. It is the primary public library resource for residents and can be reached at (706) 465-2656. It is part of the broader Georgia Public Library Service network, which provides access to statewide digital resources and interlibrary loans.

Parks & Recreation

Warren County lies within reach of several natural resources. The Ogeechee River runs through the region, and hunting and fishing on private and public lands are common recreational activities. Elijah Clark State Park in nearby Lincoln County and Mistletoe State Park on Clarks Hill Lake are both within reasonable driving distance and offer camping, boating, and trails. The Augusta Canal National Heritage Area is accessible via Augusta.

Natural Hazards

Warren County has a documented history of federal disaster declarations spanning nearly five decades. The county was included in federal emergency and major disaster declarations for:

The pattern is clear: Warren County is exposed to the full range of hazards that affect inland Georgia — tropical systems that retain destructive wind and rain well inland, severe winter weather, and periodic tornadoes. Hurricane Helene in 2024 was particularly notable, striking the area as a major storm with significant inland impacts across the Georgia Piedmont.

Government & Municipal Code

Warrenton's municipal code is published through Municode and is publicly accessible at library.municode.com/ga/warrenton. The city does not have a separate local building code on file with Municode; construction and building standards default to state and county-level requirements.

Weather

Current National Weather Service forecasts for Warrenton are available at the NWS forecast page for this location. Active weather alerts can be checked at alerts.weather.gov. The nearest weather observation station is WARRENTON 0.7 WNW, approximately 0.5 miles from the town center.

References

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)