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Warren, OH

Warren is a city in and the county seat of Trumbull County, Ohio, United States. Located along the Mahoning River, Warren lies approximately 14 miles (23 km) northwest of Youngstown and 56 miles (90 km) southeast of Cleveland. The population was 39,201 at the 2020 census. The historical county seat of the Connecticut Western Reserve, it is the third largest municipality in the Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area after Youngstown and Boardman, and anchors the northern part of that area.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.16 square miles (41.85 km²), of which 16.13 square miles (41.78 km²) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km²) is water.

Ephraim Quinby founded Warren in 1798, on 441 acres (1.78 km²) of land that he purchased from the Connecticut Land Company, as part of the Connecticut Western Reserve. Quinby named the town for the town's surveyor, Moses Warren. The town was the county seat of the Western Reserve, then became the Trumbull County seat in 1801. In 1833, Warren contained county buildings, two printing offices, a bank, five mercantile stores, and about 600 inhabitants.

Warren had a population of nearly 1,600 people in 1846. In that same year, the town had five churches, twenty stores, three newspaper offices, one bank, one wool factory, and two flour mills. In June 1846, a fire destroyed several buildings on one side of the town square, but residents soon replaced them with new stores and other businesses. Warren became an important center of trade for farmers living in the surrounding countryside during this period. Songwriter Stephen Foster, his wife Jane McDowell, and their daughter Marion lived briefly in Warren.

During the latter decades of the nineteenth century and throughout the twentieth century, Warren remained an important trading and manufacturing center. By 1888, four railroads connected the community with other parts of Ohio. In that same year, there were five newspaper offices, seven churches, three banks, and numerous manufacturing firms in Warren. The businesses manufactured a wide variety of products including linseed oil, furniture, barrel staves, wool fabric, blinds, incandescent bulbs, automobiles, and carriages; however, the leading companies were the Packard Electric Company and Packard Motor Car Company, both founded in the 1890s in Warren by brothers James Ward Packard and William Doud Packard. Warren was the first town in the U.S. to have an electric street illumination, provided by Packard Electric. Warren's population was 5,973 people in 1890. Construction began on the Trumbull County Courthouse in downtown Warren on Thanksgiving Day, 1895.

Health and wellness are integral components of life in Warren, with numerous facilities and programs dedicated to promoting well-being within the community. Trumbull Regional Medical Center and St. Joseph Warren Hospital are two prominent healthcare providers in the area, offering a wide range of medical services and specialties. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Warren Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Axio Fitness, Global Fitness, and Trumbull Family Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Warren, such as the Howland Park Loop and Lake-to-Lakes Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Warren, OH are The National Packard Museum, The Sutliff Museum, and the Trumbull County Historical Society.

Population: 38,683 (2024). ZIP codes: 44481-44488. Area codes: 330, 234. Elevation: 892 ft (272 m). Area: 16.12 sq mi (41.75 km²).

FAQs

What is the history of Warren, OH?

Warren became the seat of the Western Reserve, and in 1803 it was made the county seat. After the completion (1840) of the Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal from Pittsburgh to Akron (there connecting with the Ohio and Erie Canal), Warren developed as an inland port. The city’s prosperity grew with the discovery of coal in the Mahoning Valley and the development of the local iron industry after 1870. 

What is the average household income in Warren, OH?

In 2022, the median household income of Warren households was $33,296. Warren households made slightly more than Morgandale households ($32,961) and Beallsville households ($33,125). However, 28.8% of Warren families live in poverty.

What is the race demographic in Warren, OH?

Warren, OH is home to a population of 39.2k people, of which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.33% of Warren, OH residents were born outside of the country (521 people). In 2022, there were 2.26 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (24.5k people) in Warren, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.02k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia 

City of Warren

Trumbull Regional Medical Center 

St. Joseph Warren Hospital

Warren Parks and Recreation Department 

Axio Fitness 

Global Fitness 

Trumbull Family Fitness

Howland Park Loop 

Lake-to-Lakes Trail.

The National Packard Museum

The Sutliff Museum

Trumbull County Historical Society

Britannica

Ohio Demographics 

Data USA

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