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Worthing

South Dakota · 927 residents · 0.561 sq mi
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Worthing is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,000. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $155,800. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
927
+58%since 2000
from 585 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,652 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 1,043 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.3
+8%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3185357529691K1990201020202024Worthing
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,136 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,958
+73%since 2000
from $16,141 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+34.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$888
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
7.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+13%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(867)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(12)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other5.4%(51)
Diversity Score17%(158)
Diversity Score
17
+895%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+82%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 85.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Female
46.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worthing, South Dakota?

Worthing, South Dakota has about 927 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Worthing, South Dakota earns about $80,000 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 $155,800, and the typical rent is about $888 a month.

How educated are people in Worthing, South Dakota?

About 19.7% 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 5.0% 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 537 residents, a change of about 138 percent over that period.

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