The area was first settled prior to 1776. The town of Warren was created in 1796 from the town of German Flatts. In 1812, part of Warren was used to form the newer town of Columbia. The population of Warren in 1865 was 1,611. Sunset Hill was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,136 people, 390 households, and 290 families residing in the town. The population density was 29.8 people per square mile. There were 440 housing units at an average density of 11.5 per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 97.10% White, 0.62% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 1.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.32% of the population. There were 390 households out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couplesliving together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.09. In the town, the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 125.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 127.9 males. The median income for a household in the town was $36,548, and the median income for a family was $39,118. Males had a median income of $27,000 versus $19,297 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,840. About 8.5% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.0% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.
Jordanville - The hamlet of Jordanville is in the northwest part of the town.
Kingdom - A hamlet at the town line northwest of Jordanville. Partially in the Town of Columbia.
Maumee Swamp - A swamp located north of Weaver Lake.
Merry Hill - An elevation located northeast of the hamlet of Warren.
Mud Lake - A small lake located southeast of Crains Corners.
Murray Hill - An elevation located north of Crains Corners.
Warren - The hamlet of Warren is in the southeast part of the town on Route 20. It was previously called "Little Lakes."
Weatherby Pond - A pond located west-northwest of the hamlet of Warren.
Weaver Lake - A small lake northwest of Warren village.
Young Lake - A small lake south of Warren village.
Notable residents
Roxalana Druse, who was convicted of murdering her husband, William Druse, with the help of her daughter and nephew. Mrs. Druse was executed in 1887 by hanging.
