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Worthville

Kentucky · 179 residents (2025 est.) · 0.256 sq mi
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Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 39 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $66,400. The poverty rate of 67.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
176
−18%since 2000
from 215 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
688 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 840 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
+15%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:179 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1391631872112351990201020202024Worthville
2024176
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,776
+102%since 2000
from $10,791 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+31.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
67.5%
+52.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
+68%since 2010
from 0.258 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Information1.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,400
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.8%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(213)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(157)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.8%(19)
Diversity Score24.1%(42)
Diversity Score
24
+1971%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+17%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.0%
+14.0 ptssince 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%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.3%
−20.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.3%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.8%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
34.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 34.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.1%
+27.2 ptssince 2017
from 55.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worthville, Kentucky?

Worthville, Kentucky has about 176 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Worthville, Kentucky expensive?

In Worthville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $66,400.

How educated are people in Worthville, Kentucky?

About 3.0% of adults age 25 and over in Worthville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Worthville, Kentucky?

About 67.5% of people in Worthville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Worthville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Worthville, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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