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Worden

Illinois · 1,096 residents · 0.713 sq mi
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Worden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,091. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $105,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,096
+21%since 2000
from 905 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,537 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 1,269 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+5%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7558901K1K1K1990201020202024Worden
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,091
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,100 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,549
+54%since 2000
from $18,485 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
17.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+15%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(889)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,032)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(26)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other4.9%(54)
Diversity Score17.9%(196)
Diversity Score
18
+494%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worden, Illinois?

Worden, Illinois has about 1,096 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Worden, Illinois?

The typical household in Worden, Illinois earns about $64,091 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Worden, Illinois expensive?

In Worden, Illinois, the median home is worth about $105,900, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Worden, Illinois?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Worden, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Worden, Illinois?

About 10.3% of people in Worden, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Worden, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Worden, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 196 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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