Worthington city, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Worthington city is a small community located in Kentucky. The total population is 1,813. It ranks as the 188th most populous out of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Worthington city is 35.3 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Worthington city is $65,432. This is 5% higher than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.1%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $116,200. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Worthington city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Worthington city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.0%. The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 4.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Worthington city, Kentucky 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 Kentucky state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky. For official data, visit data.census.gov.