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Worthington

Missouri · 47 residents · 0.126 sq mi
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Worthington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,031. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 42 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Households here earn about 53% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47
−47%since 2000
from 89 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
373 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 706 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
−5%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2651281902531990201020202024Worthington
202424
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,031
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,964 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$5,739
−22%since 2000
from $7,396 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 42.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$581
+290%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
31.3% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Worthington on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(89)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(45)
Black2.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.3%(5)
Diversity Score
10
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: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+45.6 ptssince 2000
from 46.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2011
from 29.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−54.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
39.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.3%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worthington, Missouri?

Worthington, Missouri has about 47 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Worthington, Missouri?

The typical household in Worthington, Missouri earns about $27,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Worthington, Missouri expensive?

In Worthington, Missouri, the typical rent is about $581 a month.

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 14.3% 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 34 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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

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