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Worthington

Ohio · 14,786 residents · 5.47 sq mi
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Worthington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,373. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $304,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 81% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,786
+5%since 2000
from 14,125 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,703 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,582 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
−4%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K14K15K15K1990201020202024Worthington
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,373
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,568 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,057
+57%since 2000
from $34,495 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$304,200
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$992
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $612 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+21%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score13.2%(1,869)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(12,971)
Black2.9%(431)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(352)
Asian2.3%(339)
Other2.3%(341)
Diversity Score23.7%(3,509)
Diversity Score
24
+79%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+92%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.4%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−92.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worthington, Ohio?

Worthington, Ohio has about 14,786 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Worthington, Ohio?

The typical household in Worthington, Ohio earns about $105,373 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 $304,200, and the typical rent is about $992 a month.

How educated are people in Worthington, Ohio?

About 66.3% 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 3.3% 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 96 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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