Worthington is a city located in Nobles County Minnesota. Worthington has a 2024 population of 13,522. It is also the county seat of Nobles County. Worthington is currently declining at a rate of -0.68% annually and its population has decreased by -2.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,890 in 2020.
The average household income in Worthington is $76,205 with a poverty rate of 15.63%. The median age in Worthington is 33.5 years: 33.6 years for males, and 33.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Worthington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,596 | 47.82% |
| Other race | 2,652 | 19.23% |
| Two or more races | 1,841 | 13.35% |
| Black or African American | 1,139 | 8.26% |
| Asian | 1,025 | 7.43% |
| Native American | 539 | 3.91% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,498 | 2.96 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Married | 1,670 | 3.54 | 82 | 18 |
| Non Family | 1,632 | 1.26 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Female | 751 | 4.79 | 39.1 | 60.9 |
| Male | 445 | 3.88 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
3.79
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
63.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 745 | 9.02% |
| Associates Degree | 654 | 7.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,029 | 12.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 361 | 4.37% |
| High School Graduate | 2,210 | 26.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,816 | 22% |
| Some College | 1,441 | 17.45% |
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 | 4,283 | 3,981 | 1,105 |
| Hispanic | 2,574 | 1,137 | 236 |
| Other Race | 1,316 | 582 | 121 |
| 2+ Races | 773 | 422 | 109 |
| Asian | 618 | 215 | 9 |
| Black | 462 | 305 | 28 |
| Native American | 253 | 116 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.95%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,194 | $54,760 | $42,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,469 | $67,188 | $62,180 |
| High School Graduate | $42,983 | $50,893 | $26,026 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,164 | $40,926 | $39,816 |
| Overall | $43,867 | $48,655 | $38,330 |
| Some College | $44,969 | $51,987 | $35,594 |
$43,867
Average Earnings
$48,655
Average Male
$38,330
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
52.05% of Worthington residents speak only English, while 47.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 34.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,964 | 1,199 | 20.1% |
| White | 4,802 | 469 | 9.77% |
| Other | 2,641 | 408 | 15.45% |
| Asian | 1,018 | 327 | 32.12% |
| Multiple | 1,811 | 227 | 12.53% |
| Black | 1,135 | 167 | 14.71% |
| Native | 534 | 68 | 12.73% |
15.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.54%
Male Poverty Rate
17.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Worthington is Asian, with 32.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Worthington is White, with 9.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.52% |
| Some College | 15.11% |
| High School | 10.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 35.19% |
| Female Employed | 8.82% |
| Male Employed | 6.74% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,773 | $88,204 |
| Households | $61,840 | $76,205 |
| Married Families | $101,711 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,861 | $47,775 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.3%
Male Marriage Rate
40.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
428
Number of Veterans
399
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 170 |
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Korea | 39 |
| World War II | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 182 |
| 65 to 74 | 143 |
| 55 to 64 | 64 |
| 35 to 54 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 373 | 7.16% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 3.13% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 0.94% |
| Black | 24 | 3.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
45.15%
Born in Worthington
69.79%
Native Born
30.21%
Foreign Born
19.79%
Non Citizen
10.42%
Naturalized
69.79% of Worthington residents were born in the United States, with 45.15% having been born in Minnesota. 19.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,062 | -92 | -0.7% |
| 2028 | 13,154 | -92 | -0.69% |
| 2027 | 13,246 | -92 | -0.69% |
| 2026 | 13,338 | -92 | -0.69% |
| 2025 | 13,430 | -92 | -0.68% |
| 2024 | 13,522 | -92 | -0.68% |
| 2023 | 13,614 | -136 | -0.99% |
| 2022 | 13,750 | -63 | -0.46% |
| 2021 | 13,813 | -77 | -0.55% |
| 2020 | 13,890 | 776 | 5.92% |
| 2019 | 13,114 | -49 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 13,163 | 89 | 0.68% |
| 2017 | 13,074 | -88 | -0.67% |
| 2016 | 13,162 | 82 | 0.63% |
| 2015 | 13,080 | 77 | 0.59% |
| 2014 | 13,003 | -64 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 13,067 | 32 | 0.25% |
| 2012 | 13,035 | 74 | 0.57% |
| 2011 | 12,961 | 141 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 12,820 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,283 | 1,306 | 13.09% |
| 1990 | 9,977 | -266 | -2.6% |
| 1980 | 10,243 | 418 | 4.25% |
| 1970 | 9,825 | 810 | 8.99% |
| 1960 | 9,015 | 1,092 | 13.78% |
| 1950 | 7,923 | 2,005 | 33.88% |
| 1940 | 5,918 | 2,040 | 52.6% |
| 1930 | 3,878 | 397 | 11.4% |
| 1920 | 3,481 | -9,581 | -73.35% |