Worth village, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Worth village, Illinois Demographics
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As of 2026, Worth village, Illinois has a total population of 10,731, the 214th largest city in Illinois, with a median household income of $56,998, which is 30% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 21.1%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 30% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Unemployment rate of 11.4% is notably above the national average.

Worth village Quick Facts

Population 10,731

Median Household Income $56,998

Median Home Value $220,200

Poverty Rate 21.1%

Unemployment Rate 11.4%

Median Age 39.1 years

Homeownership Rate 65.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.9x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

High School Graduation Rate 88.6%

Diversity Index 48/100

Population 10,731 214th of 1,445

Median Income $56,998 below average

Poverty Rate 21.1% 70% higher national

Median Home Value $220,200 top 30%

How Worth village Compares

Median Household Income

Worth village

$56,998

$81,702

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Worth village

$220,200

$250,500

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.5%

$25K-$50K 26.9%

$50K-$100K 29.6%

$100K+ 27.1%

Employment

11.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8% | National: 5.2%

65.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.1%

Renter 34.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.9x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.6%

18-34

21.0%

35-54

25.3%

55-74

23.3%

75+

6.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 60 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Worth village Rankings in Illinois

#214 Population of 1,445

#955 Median Income of 1,445

#616 Education of 1,445

#299 Home Value of 1,445

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Cities Similar to Worth village

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Summit village	10,896	$60,417	$224,800	12.1%	12.0%
Taylorville city	11,149	$52,720	$106,300	16.4%	14.7%
Pontiac city	11,483	$59,579	$110,200	16.1%	9.9%
Lyons village	10,391	$64,209	$243,500	16.8%	9.1%
Sauk Village village	9,724	$56,946	$101,900	18.7%	20.6%

Population Overview

Worth village is a small city located in Illinois. The total population is 10,731. It ranks as the 214th most populous out of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Worth village is 39.1 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Worth village is $56,998. This is 30% lower than the state median of $81,702. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.1%. This is 80% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. 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 11.4%. This is 96% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $220,200. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $250,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 65.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Worth village is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.0%. The Black or African American population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 13.6%.

Education

19.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 37.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Worth village, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Worth village, Illinois?

Worth village, Illinois has a population of 10,731 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Worth village, IL?

The median household income in Worth village is $56,998, which is 27% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Worth village, IL?

The poverty rate in Worth village is 21.1%. This means approximately 2,265 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Worth village, Illinois?

Worth village's population is 69.0% White, 2.7% Black, 21.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 3.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Worth village, IL?

The median home value in Worth village is $220,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

How educated is Worth village, Illinois?

19.8% of adults (25+) in Worth village hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.