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Worthington

Ohio · 14,543 residents (2025 est.) · 5.47 sq mi
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The short version

Worthington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,382. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $440,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,938
+6%since 2000
from 14,125 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,731 / sq mi
+11%since 2009
from 2,455 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
−2%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,543 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K14K15K15K1990201020202024Worthington
202415K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.7%(1,005)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.8%(1,019)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.8%(1,160)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.7%(850)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.4%(352)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.8%(1,171)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.8%(2,517)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.5%(2,022)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.5%(1,569)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.8%(1,766)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846%(895)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.1%(612)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$127,382
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,568 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,806
+105%since 2000
from $34,495 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.6%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
+2%since 2010
from 0.434 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$440,500
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,232
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $612 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+21%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
64
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(13,172)
Black1.7%(239)
Hispanic / Latino1%(138)
Asian2.8%(390)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(13,045)
Black3.7%(558)
Hispanic / Latino3%(450)
Asian2%(305)
Other3.9%(580)
Diversity Score
29
+90%since 2009
from 15 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.7%(248)
Colombian0.3%(45)
Chilean0.2%(24)
Ecuadorian0.1%(20)
Guatemalan0.1%(18)
Asian origin
Chinese0.8%(118)
Asian Indian0.5%(72)
Filipino0.3%(42)
Korean0.2%(24)
Thai0.1%(22)
Taiwanese0.1%(20)
Ancestry
German27%(4,038)
English20.8%(3,112)
Irish16.6%(2,475)
Italian6.6%(991)
American4.6%(684)
Scottish4%(599)
Polish3.3%(497)
French2.4%(359)
Welsh2%(299)
Swedish1.4%(203)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(184)
Hungarian1.2%(175)
+ 32 more ancestry groups with data
Slovene1%(153)
British1%(148)
Dutch0.8%(118)
Greek0.7%(111)
Russian0.7%(110)
Ukrainian0.6%(83)
Canadian0.5%(76)
Swiss0.5%(75)
Norwegian0.5%(74)
Austrian0.4%(64)
Slovak0.4%(59)
Czech0.4%(58)
Croatian0.3%(42)
Portuguese0.2%(37)
Belgian0.2%(25)
Romanian0.2%(24)
Lithuanian0.1%(22)
Arab0.1%(19)
Finnish0.1%(18)
West Indian0.1%(13)
Lebanese0.1%(12)
Danish0.1%(12)
Serbian0.1%(12)
Ethiopian0.1%(11)
Somali0.1%(10)
Iranian0%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+76%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.9%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.6%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 8.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2017
from 90.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.8%(1,418)
Married61.2%(3,493)
Widowed5.8%(332)
Divorced8.1%(464)
Women 15+
Never married19.4%(1,174)
Married59.8%(3,614)
Widowed6.7%(408)
Divorced14.1%(851)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worthington, Ohio?

Worthington, Ohio has about 14,938 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Worthington, Ohio?

The typical household in Worthington, Ohio earns about $127,382 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Worthington, Ohio expensive?

In Worthington, Ohio, the median home is worth about $440,500, and the typical rent is about $1,232 a month.

How educated are people in Worthington, Ohio?

About 72.6% of adults age 25 and over in Worthington, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Worthington, Ohio?

About 3.2% of people in Worthington, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Worthington, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Worthington, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 56 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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