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Worthville

Kentucky · 181 residents · 0.256 sq mi
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Worthville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,639. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 34 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $43,600. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
181
−16%since 2000
from 215 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
707 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 840 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+39%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1391631872112351990201020202024Worthville
2024176
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,639
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$21,278
+97%since 2000
from $10,791 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade44.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing8.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,600
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−33%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(169)
Black1.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.7%(10)
Diversity Score
6
+388%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+98%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.2%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.8%
−21.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.9%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worthville, Kentucky?

Worthville, Kentucky has about 181 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Worthville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Worthville, Kentucky earns about $32,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Worthville, Kentucky expensive?

In Worthville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $43,600.

How educated are people in Worthville, Kentucky?

About 0.0% 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 10.2% 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 13 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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