Worth is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Worth has a 2024 population of 10,348. Worth is currently declining at a rate of -1.39% annually and its population has decreased by -5.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,931 in 2020.
The average household income in Worth is $73,279 with a poverty rate of 21.11%. The median age in Worth is 39.1 years: 36.9 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Worth was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,014 | 74.68% |
| Other race | 1,134 | 10.57% |
| Two or more races | 968 | 9.02% |
| Asian | 323 | 3.01% |
| Black or African American | 292 | 2.72% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,352 | 2.46 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Married | 1,797 | 3.17 | 87 | 13 |
| Non Family | 1,582 | 1.16 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
| Female | 794 | 3.34 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Male | 179 | 3.03 | 27.9 | 72.1 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
65.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 593 | 8.15% |
| Associates Degree | 599 | 8.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,140 | 15.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 297 | 4.08% |
| High School Graduate | 3,004 | 41.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 233 | 3.2% |
| Some College | 1,407 | 19.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,605 | 5,129 | 1,109 |
| Hispanic | 1,137 | 864 | 136 |
| 2+ Races | 460 | 294 | 82 |
| Other Race | 457 | 340 | 40 |
| Asian | 218 | 199 | 97 |
| Black | 212 | 200 | 57 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.34%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,573 | $64,844 | $37,898 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,477 | $91,161 | $63,646 |
| High School Graduate | $37,596 | $45,932 | $22,939 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,196 | $39,667 | $21,250 |
| Overall | $40,890 | $48,542 | $33,478 |
| Some College | $51,758 | $54,719 | $42,262 |
$40,890
Average Earnings
$48,542
Average Male
$33,478
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.24% of Worth residents speak only English, while 34.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,254 | 1,091 | 48.4% |
| White | 7,403 | 1,010 | 13.64% |
| Other | 1,134 | 595 | 52.47% |
| Multiple | 968 | 467 | 48.24% |
| Black | 292 | 60 | 20.55% |
| Asian | 323 | 10 | 3.1% |
21.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.16%
Male Poverty Rate
20.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Worth is Other, with 52.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Worth is Asian, with 3.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.68% |
| Some College | 9.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.51% |
| Female Employed | 12.36% |
| Male Employed | 9.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,231 | $85,898 |
| Households | $56,998 | $73,279 |
| Married Families | $82,442 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,202 | $47,501 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
530
Number of Veterans
483
Male Veterans
47
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 198 |
| Second Gulf War | 146 |
| First Gulf War | 84 |
| Korea | 66 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 141 |
| 75+ | 137 |
| 18 to 34 | 132 |
| 55 to 64 | 79 |
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 472 | 7.29% |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 9.2% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 2.91% |
| Black | 2 | 0.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
11.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.16%
Born in Worth
79.4%
Native Born
20.6%
Foreign Born
11.07%
Non Citizen
9.53%
Naturalized
79.4% of Worth residents were born in the United States, with 71.16% having been born in Illinois. 11.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,620 | -145 | -1.48% |
| 2028 | 9,765 | -146 | -1.47% |
| 2027 | 9,911 | -146 | -1.45% |
| 2026 | 10,057 | -145 | -1.42% |
| 2025 | 10,202 | -146 | -1.41% |
| 2024 | 10,348 | -146 | -1.39% |
| 2023 | 10,494 | -73 | -0.69% |
| 2022 | 10,567 | -163 | -1.52% |
| 2021 | 10,730 | -201 | -1.84% |
| 2020 | 10,931 | 479 | 4.58% |
| 2019 | 10,452 | -86 | -0.82% |
| 2018 | 10,538 | -96 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 10,634 | -93 | -0.87% |
| 2016 | 10,727 | -75 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 10,802 | -57 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 10,859 | -16 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 10,875 | 11 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 10,864 | 30 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 10,834 | 33 | 0.31% |
| 2010 | 10,801 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,047 | -161 | -1.44% |
| 1990 | 11,208 | -384 | -3.31% |
| 1980 | 11,592 | -407 | -3.39% |
| 1970 | 11,999 | 3,803 | 46.4% |
| 1960 | 8,196 | -1,424 | -14.8% |