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Worthington

West Virginia · 179 residents · 0.583 sq mi
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Worthington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% 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 $102,300. The poverty rate of 27.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
179
+5%since 2000
from 170 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
307 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 292 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
−6%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
801231662092521990201020202024Worthington
2024102
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,750
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,880
+10%since 2000
from $14,490 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade18.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing10.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food7.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,300
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+221%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(153)
Black5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.4%(33)
Diversity Score
18
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+42%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+37.3 ptssince 2011
from 31.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
65.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worthington, West Virginia?

Worthington, West Virginia has about 179 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Worthington, West Virginia?

The typical household in Worthington, West Virginia earns about $20,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Worthington, West Virginia expensive?

In Worthington, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $102,300.

How educated are people in Worthington, West Virginia?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Worthington, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Worthington, West Virginia?

About 27.9% of people in Worthington, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Worthington, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Worthington, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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