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Wortham

Missouri · 197 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 $28,087. Population has fallen 20% since 2019, a loss of 49 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 75.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
95% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
197
−20%since 2019
from 246 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
221 / sq mi
−20%since 2019
from 276 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+9%since 2019
from 36.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
99178257335414201020202024Wortham
2024141
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,087
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $29,509 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2020
Per capita income
$11,953
+2%since 2019
from $11,759 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2019
from 21.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
75.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 70.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance18.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services18.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,200
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2021
Owner-occupied
95.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
5.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
2010 – 2020
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(246)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(189)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(3)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
28.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 35.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
32.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 32.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 43.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 47.2% in 2019
Female
52.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 52.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 13.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wortham, Missouri?

Wortham, Missouri has about 197 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wortham, Missouri?

The typical household in Wortham, Missouri earns about $28,087 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 $61,200.

How educated are people in Wortham, Missouri?

About 9.2% 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 75.1% of people in Wortham, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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