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CITY · 2010 ACS

Worthington

Minnesota · 12,764 residents · 7.94 sq mi
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Worthington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,703. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $101,100. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
12,764
+13%since 2000
from 11,283 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
33.5
−7%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2010
Under 59.2%(1,178)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.3%(927)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.4%(820)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.7%(854)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 247.9%(1,014)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3414.3%(1,828)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4411.8%(1,504)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5411.7%(1,492)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 649.6%(1,230)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 746.5%(832)
US avg: 7%
75 to 845.2%(665)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over3.3%(420)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,703
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,743
+4%since 2000
from $18,078 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$570
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.5%
−29.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
37.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
−1%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(7,934)
Black1.8%(205)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(2,175)
Asian6.9%(783)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(6,238)
Black5.3%(682)
Hispanic / Latino35.4%(4,521)
Asian8.5%(1,081)
Other1.8%(227)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican19.7%(2,440)
Central American10.3%(1,272)
Guatemalan7.5%(932)
Honduran1.2%(146)
Salvadoran1.1%(131)
Puerto Rican0.8%(104)
Nicaraguan0.5%(63)
Ancestry
German31.9%(3,942)
Norwegian7.2%(895)
Swedish5.4%(671)
Irish5.2%(643)
Dutch4.3%(536)
English4.1%(508)
French2.1%(264)
American1.4%(172)
Scottish1.1%(141)
Danish0.9%(117)
Ethiopian0.9%(112)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Italian0.9%(106)
Czech0.7%(92)
Polish0.4%(47)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(43)
Swiss0.3%(32)
Belgian0.2%(28)
Romanian0.2%(20)
Welsh0.1%(15)
Australian0.1%(12)
Greek0.1%(12)
British0.1%(10)
Canadian0.1%(10)
Russian0.1%(10)
Slovak0.1%(9)
Austrian0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Central American population · Largest Guatemalan population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
+13%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.7%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
23.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married43.3%(2,297)
Married37.9%(2,010)
Widowed3.4%(182)
Divorced15.3%(812)
Women 15+
Never married38.2%(1,892)
Married44.1%(2,188)
Widowed8.2%(408)
Divorced9.5%(469)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worthington, Minnesota?

Worthington, Minnesota has about 12,764 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Worthington, Minnesota?

The typical household in Worthington, Minnesota earns about $40,703 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Worthington, Minnesota expensive?

In Worthington, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $101,100, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Worthington, Minnesota?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Worthington, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Worthington, Minnesota?

About 25.6% of people in Worthington, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Worthington, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Worthington, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,787 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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