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Worth

Illinois · 10,970 residents · 2.369 sq mi
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Worth has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,464. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $176,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,970
−1%since 2000
from 11,047 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,631 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 4,663 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+6%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K11K11K1990201020202024Worth
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,464
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,723 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,284
+45%since 2000
from $19,449 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,100
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,055
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $653 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
34.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−5%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(9,850)
Black1.6%(175)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(669)
Asian1.2%(133)
Other0%
Diversity Score21%(2,321)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(8,138)
Black4.2%(466)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(1,708)
Asian2.2%(242)
Other2%(220)
Diversity Score50.2%(5,505)
Diversity Score
50
+139%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+43%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
22.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worth, Illinois?

Worth, Illinois has about 10,970 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Worth, Illinois?

The typical household in Worth, Illinois earns about $59,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Worth, Illinois expensive?

In Worth, Illinois, the median home is worth about $176,100, and the typical rent is about $1,055 a month.

How educated are people in Worth, Illinois?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Worth, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Worth, Illinois?

About 13.3% of people in Worth, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Worth, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Worth, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 238 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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