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Worthington

Kentucky · 1,609 residents · 1.136 sq mi
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Worthington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,300. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
1,609
−4%since 2000
from 1,673 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,416 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,473 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+5%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Worthington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,614
+12%since 2000
from $19,239 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.1%
−35.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
13.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+26%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,566)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian1%(16)
Other0.6%(9)
Diversity Score5%(80)
Diversity Score
5
+122%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 92.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.6%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.2%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worthington, Kentucky?

Worthington, Kentucky has about 1,609 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Worthington, Kentucky?

The typical household in Worthington, Kentucky earns about $41,250 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 $87,300, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Worthington, Kentucky?

About 12.6% 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 12.9% of people in Worthington, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Worthington, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Worthington, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 142 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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