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Worthington

Indiana · 1,463 residents · 0.772 sq mi
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Worthington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,293. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,500. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,463
−1%since 2000
from 1,481 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,895 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,918 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
−2%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Worthington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,293
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,778 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,071
−14%since 2000
from $18,761 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$505
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−38.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+17%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,454)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,428)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(21)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.7%(10)
Diversity Score5.5%(81)
Diversity Score
6
+305%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+8%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.8%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worthington, Indiana?

Worthington, Indiana has about 1,463 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Worthington, Indiana?

The typical household in Worthington, Indiana earns about $31,293 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Worthington, Indiana expensive?

In Worthington, Indiana, the median home is worth about $61,500, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Worthington, Indiana?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Worthington, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Worthington, Indiana?

About 24.1% of people in Worthington, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Worthington, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Worthington, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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