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Worthington

Minnesota · 13,947 residents · 7.94 sq mi
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Worthington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,590. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $129,900. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,947
+24%since 2000
from 11,283 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,757 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 1,421 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.7
−12%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Worthington
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,590
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,646
+25%since 2000
from $18,078 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
38.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+38%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score55.6%(6,277)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.9%(4,864)
Black6.8%(946)
Hispanic / Latino47%(6,559)
Asian8.9%(1,248)
Other5.7%(799)
Diversity Score83%(11,581)
Diversity Score
83
+49%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.2%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
32.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−68.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worthington, Minnesota?

Worthington, Minnesota has about 13,947 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Worthington, Minnesota?

The typical household in Worthington, Minnesota earns about $49,590 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 $129,900, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in Worthington, Minnesota?

About 14.8% 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 15.4% 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 3,970 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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