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Wortham

Texas · 980 residents · 1.987 sq mi
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Wortham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,742. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 10% 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 $79,600. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
980
−9%since 2000
from 1,082 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
493 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 545 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+10%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9341K1K1K1K1990201020202024Wortham
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,742
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,988 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,564
+23%since 2000
from $14,269 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,600
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$737
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $332 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
40.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+73%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(849)
Black17.8%(193)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.4%(459)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(655)
Black15.4%(151)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(126)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other5.5%(54)
Diversity Score64.7%(634)
Diversity Score
65
+52%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+47%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.5%
−22.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.6%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
63.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−59.2 ptssince 2013
from 71.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wortham, Texas?

Wortham, Texas has about 980 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wortham, Texas?

The typical household in Wortham, Texas earns about $30,742 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wortham, Texas expensive?

In Wortham, Texas, the median home is worth about $79,600, and the typical rent is about $737 a month.

How educated are people in Wortham, Texas?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wortham, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wortham, Texas?

About 29.5% of people in Wortham, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wortham, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wortham, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 69 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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