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Warrenton, North Carolina
Town · Population 834 · #357 in North Carolina
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About Warrenton
Warrenton, NC is a tiny community located in northeastern North Carolina counting 834 people who proudly call it home.
Warrenton holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.02 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 818 residents per square mile.
📰 Warrenton News Today
- Lottery odds NC | $1 million in Powerball ticket in North Carolina matched 5 white balls; sold in Warrenton; Jackpot grows ABC11 News · Jul 26
- Warren County High School (Warrenton, NC) Basketball MaxPreps · Aug 12
- Suspect shot with own gun as Warrenton officers respond to domestic assault, police say; NC SBI investigating CBS 17 · May 10
- William Brodie Obituary - August 12, 2026 - Warrenton, North Carolina Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Man shot in thigh during encounter with Warrenton police officer, SBI investigating WRAL · May 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Warrenton Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Warrenton — but the North Carolina one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northeastern North Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of North Carolina — one of 776 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Warrenton
- George's Warrenton Family Restaurant — american
- Hardware Cafe
- Lake Gaston Coffee Company — coffee shop (café)
- Milano's — italian
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Play'd Out · Arcade
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Warrenton
- Hayley-Haywood Park reviews ★
- J. Stewart and Mary L. Green Wortham Memorial Gardens · Garden reviews ★
- Rotary Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Warrenton
- Mariam Boyd Elementary
- Warren County High
- Warren County Middle
- Warren Early College High
- Warren New Tech High
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Carolina
TypeTown
Population (2024)834
Rank in state#357 of 549
Land area1.02 sq mi
Density818/sq mi
Coordinates36.3990, -78.1570