At a Glance
Median Income
$46,944
$22,241 per capita
Median Rent
$826/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
329/100K
3,068/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
17.8% smoking rate
How Warsaw Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Warsaw's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Warsaw a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Warsaw residents earn a median household income of $46,944 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,241. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,258 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Warsaw reports 329 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,068/100K.
Education
6.8% of adults in Warsaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Warsaw has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,728
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density847/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born34.9%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,944
Per Capita$22,241
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$2,548M
Avg Weekly Wage$959
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$826
Ownership33.7%
Zillow$154,007
Housing Units1,323
Rent Burden23.1%
Crime
F
Violent329/100K
Property3,068/100K
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,312/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
Elevation154 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute21 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Warsaw was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
34.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.