Worthington Springs, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 279, Worthington Springs's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Worthington Springs is a small community located in Florida, within Union County. The total population is 279. It ranks as the 899th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Worthington Springs is 27.6 years. This is 35% lower than the state median of 42.6 years. With 39.4% of the population under 18, Worthington Springs has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Worthington Springs is $48,750. This is 35% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 37.3%. This is 197% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 15.0%. This is 212% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $183,300. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 61.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Worthington Springs is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.7%.

Education

14.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Worthington Springs, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.