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Worthington Micro

Worthington, MN · 1 counties · 22,290 residents · 715.117 sq mi
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Worthington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $130,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,290
+7%since 2000
from 20,832 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
−7%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K21K22K23K1990201020202024Worthington
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,684 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,290
+55%since 2000
from $16,987 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,400
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$755
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+29%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(17,232)
Black1%(212)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(2,325)
Asian3.9%(816)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.6%(7,416)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(12,147)
Black4.4%(978)
Hispanic / Latino32.6%(7,271)
Asian6%(1,329)
Other3.9%(868)
Diversity Score75.1%(16,733)
Segregation Score52.6%(11,730)
Diversity Score
75
+111%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
53
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+45%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
21.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worthington, MN?

Worthington, MN has about 22,290 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Worthington, MN?

The typical household in Worthington, MN earns about $56,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Worthington, MN expensive?

In Worthington, MN, the median home is worth about $130,400, and the typical rent is about $755 a month.

How educated are people in Worthington, MN?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Worthington, MN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Worthington, MN?

About 12.1% of people in Worthington, MN live below the federal poverty line.

Has Worthington, MN grown since 1990?

Yes, Worthington, MN has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,192 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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