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Worthington

Ohio · 13,575 residents · 5.47 sq mi
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Worthington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,512. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $229,800. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 74% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
65% 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
13,575
−4%since 2000
from 14,125 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.9
+2%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K14K15K15K1990201020202024Worthington
202415K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.2%(840)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.4%(866)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.4%(868)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 195.9%(795)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 242.8%(382)
US avg: 7%
25 to 349.3%(1,261)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.2%(1,795)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5414.8%(2,013)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6415.9%(2,164)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 749.1%(1,234)
US avg: 7%
75 to 846.8%(917)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over3.2%(440)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,512
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,568 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,013
+28%since 2000
from $34,495 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12%
US avg: 7%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$774
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $612 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.7%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
−3%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(12,470)
Black2.2%(292)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(231)
Asian2.2%(305)
Other1.5%(207)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1%(141)
Dominican0.2%(29)
Argentine0.1%(15)
Puerto Rican0.1%(14)
Spaniard0.1%(7)
Ancestry
German33.7%(4,642)
Irish20.9%(2,882)
English18.9%(2,598)
Italian8.4%(1,152)
Scottish4.6%(627)
American3.9%(537)
Welsh3.7%(506)
Polish3.7%(503)
French2.9%(398)
Scotch-Irish2.8%(384)
Dutch2.8%(381)
Russian1.8%(245)
+ 29 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian1.4%(192)
British1.4%(187)
Greek1%(142)
Hungarian1%(131)
Swedish0.8%(117)
Swiss0.7%(102)
Austrian0.7%(91)
Czech0.6%(87)
Finnish0.6%(87)
Slovak0.5%(75)
Arab0.5%(70)
West Indian0.5%(63)
Lebanese0.4%(59)
Danish0.4%(53)
Brazilian0.3%(45)
Croatian0.3%(38)
Armenian0.2%(22)
Ukrainian0.1%(16)
Egyptian0.1%(11)
Bulgarian0.1%(10)
Iranian0.1%(10)
Belgian0.1%(8)
Canadian0.1%(8)
Lithuanian0.1%(8)
Romanian0.1%(8)
Serbian0.1%(8)
Turkish0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
28.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+86%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
61.1%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
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 13,575 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Worthington, Ohio?

The typical household in Worthington, Ohio earns about $82,512 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 $229,800, and the typical rent is about $774 a month.

How educated are people in Worthington, Ohio?

About 64.7% 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 3.1% of people in Worthington, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Worthington, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Worthington, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,307 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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