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Worthing

South Dakota · 927 residents (2025 est.) · 0.561 sq mi
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Worthing is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,162. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 77% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $220,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,036
+77%since 2000
from 585 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,847 / sq mi
+77%since 2000
from 1,043 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
+26%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:927 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3185357529691K1990201020202024Worthing
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,162
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,136 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,496
+108%since 2000
from $16,141 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.9%
+42.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.303
+27%since 2010
from 0.238 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,200
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,092
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
6.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+38%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(577)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(928)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(38)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other6.2%(64)
Diversity Score24.1%(249)
Diversity Score
24
+1305%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 85.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Female
45.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.7%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2012
from 5.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2017
from 85.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worthing, South Dakota?

Worthing, South Dakota has about 1,036 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Worthing, South Dakota?

The typical household in Worthing, South Dakota earns about $93,162 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Worthing, South Dakota expensive?

In Worthing, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $220,200, and the typical rent is about $1,092 a month.

How educated are people in Worthing, South Dakota?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Worthing, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Worthing, South Dakota?

About 1.8% of people in Worthing, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Worthing, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Worthing, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 646 residents, a change of about 166 percent over that period.

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