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Wortham

Missouri · 275 residents · 0.891 sq mi
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Wortham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,493. Population has fallen 25% since 2011, a loss of 91 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $13,800. The poverty rate of 47.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
275
−25%vs 2011
vs 366 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
309 / sq mi
−25%vs 2011
vs 411 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
35.2
+8%vs 2011
vs 32.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
99178257335414201020202024Wortham
2024141
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,493
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $18,464 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2020
Per capita income
$10,670
+28%vs 2011
vs $8,314 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
47.1%
−21.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.289
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.288 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade30.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade25.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance15%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$13,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $11,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2021
Median gross rent
$446
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $552 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.0%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.5% in 2011
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
−10.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.7
+12%vs 2011
vs 0.6 in 2011
2010 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(341)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.9%(58)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(269)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(12)
Diversity Score
4
−72%vs 2011
vs 16 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
41.8%
−9.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
54.2%
+7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
−14.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
30.8%
+7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.2%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.9%
+13.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.4% in 2011
Female
40.1%
−13.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.9%
+13.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wortham, Missouri?

Wortham, Missouri has about 275 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wortham, Missouri?

The typical household in Wortham, Missouri earns about $19,493 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wortham, Missouri expensive?

In Wortham, Missouri, the median home is worth about $13,800, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Wortham, Missouri?

About 6.1% 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 47.1% of people in Wortham, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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