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Wortham

Missouri · 141 residents · 0.891 sq mi
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Population has declined 13% since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 54.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 48.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 54.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
66% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
141
−13%since 2023
from 163 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
158 / sq mi
−13%since 2023
from 183 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
54.1
−1%since 2023
from 54.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
99178257335414201020202024Wortham
2024141
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$39,121
+15%since 2023
from $34,028 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
48.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
+9%since 2023
from 0.462 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade35.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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

Owner-occupied
66.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 69.3% in 2023
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−39.3 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 80.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
35.3%
+20.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
64.7%
−20.3 ptssince 2023
from 85.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
32.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 61.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
45.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 38.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
Female
44.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
23.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.1%
−16.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
53.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wortham, Missouri?

Wortham, Missouri has about 141 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Wortham, Missouri?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wortham, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wortham, Missouri?

About 48.2% of people in Wortham, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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