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Worthington

Kentucky · 1,501 residents · 1.136 sq mi
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Worthington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,686. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $100,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,501
−10%since 2000
from 1,673 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,321 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,473 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+7%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Worthington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,686
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,099
+36%since 2000
from $19,239 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
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
$100,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
16.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,439)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0.5%(7)
Diversity Score5.4%(81)
Diversity Score
5
+142%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+37%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 92.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worthington, Kentucky?

Worthington, Kentucky has about 1,501 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Worthington, Kentucky?

The typical household in Worthington, Kentucky earns about $55,686 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 $100,000, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Worthington, Kentucky?

About 10.1% 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 6.8% 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 250 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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