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Warsaw, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Sampson County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,728 Population 847/sq mi density
$46,944 Median Income $22,241 per capita
$826 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
186 Violent Crime/100K 3,312 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$46,944 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Warsaw, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,944
38% below
$22,241 per capita
Median Rent
$826/mo
29% below
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
186/100K
51% below
3,312/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
80% below
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
38% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
62%
Rent
71%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
49%
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 1.4% (61% 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 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,312/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 62°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,728
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density847/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,944
Per Capita$22,241
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$2,548M
Avg Weekly Wage$959

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$826
Ownership33.7%
Zillow$148,820
Housing Units1,323
Rent Burden23.1%

Crime

F
Violent186/100K
Property3,312/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault186/100K
Burglary836/100K

Health

Obesity44.3%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,312/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain55.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.