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Worthington

Kentucky · 1,447 residents (2025 est.) · 1.136 sq mi
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Worthington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,609. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $133,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,759
+5%since 2000
from 1,673 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,548 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,473 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
+4%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,447 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Worthington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,609
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,159
+62%since 2000
from $19,239 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
−14%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,200
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$871
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.9%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+21%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,645)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(37)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,662)
Black3.5%(62)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(12)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0.8%(14)
Diversity Score13.2%(233)
Diversity Score
13
+491%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 92.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2011
from 54.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.1%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2012
from 22.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.9%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2017
from 81.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worthington, Kentucky?

Worthington, Kentucky has about 1,759 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Worthington, Kentucky?

The typical household in Worthington, Kentucky earns about $65,609 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Worthington, Kentucky expensive?

In Worthington, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $133,200, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Worthington, Kentucky?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Worthington, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Worthington, Kentucky?

About 12.0% of people in Worthington, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Worthington, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Worthington, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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