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Worthington

Missouri · 57 residents (2025 est.) · 0.126 sq mi
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Population has fallen 73% since 2000, a loss of 65 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 11.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 66.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 11.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24
−73%since 2000
from 89 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
190 / sq mi
−73%since 2000
from 706 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
11.6
−70%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:57 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2651281902531990201020202024Worthington
202424
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$10,654
+44%since 2000
from $7,396 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
66.7%
+24.6 ptssince 2000
from 42.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
−9%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing100%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction100%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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
66.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
89.3%
+68.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
50.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(89)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(24)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+43.3 ptssince 2000
from 46.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
20.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 29.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−54.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
40.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−41.8 ptssince 2012
from 41.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+37.7 ptssince 2017
from 62.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worthington, Missouri?

Worthington, Missouri has about 24 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Worthington, Missouri?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Worthington, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Worthington, Missouri?

About 66.7% of people in Worthington, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Worthington, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Worthington, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 57 residents, a change of about -70 percent over that period.

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

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