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 $71,854 with a poverty rate of 15.44%. The median age in Worthington is 33.1 years: 33.2 years for males, and 33 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Worthington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,774 | 56.18% |
| Other race | 1,964 | 14.19% |
| Two or more races | 1,523 | 11.01% |
| Black or African American | 1,196 | 8.64% |
| Asian | 1,064 | 7.69% |
| Native American | 317 | 2.29% |
| 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 | 4,570 | 2.92 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Married | 1,665 | 3.66 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Non Family | 1,637 | 1.2 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Female | 700 | 4.54 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Male | 568 | 3.74 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
3.74
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
66.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 606 | 7.23% |
| Associates Degree | 545 | 6.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,029 | 12.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 298 | 3.56% |
| High School Graduate | 2,327 | 27.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,887 | 22.51% |
| Some College | 1,690 | 20.16% |
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 | 4,497 | 4,176 | 1,134 |
| Hispanic | 2,479 | 1,073 | 132 |
| Other Race | 1,018 | 501 | 69 |
| Asian | 628 | 241 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 620 | 311 | 48 |
| Black | 410 | 271 | 37 |
| Native American | 141 | 39 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.86%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,179 | $59,167 | $36,573 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,691 | $62,353 | $59,704 |
| High School Graduate | $36,371 | $53,056 | $28,070 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,558 | $35,826 | $37,259 |
| Overall | $37,370 | $41,438 | $35,533 |
| Some College | $37,974 | $41,728 | $33,596 |
$37,370
Average Earnings
$41,438
Average Male
$35,533
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54.55% of Worthington residents speak only English, while 45.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,664 | 961 | 16.97% |
| White | 4,992 | 545 | 10.92% |
| Asian | 1,044 | 360 | 34.48% |
| Black | 1,192 | 239 | 20.05% |
| Other | 1,964 | 226 | 11.51% |
| Multiple | 1,519 | 181 | 11.92% |
| Native | 312 | 17 | 5.45% |
15.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.94%
Male Poverty Rate
19.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Worthington is Asian, with 34.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Worthington is Native, with 5.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.27% |
| Some College | 15.99% |
| High School | 11.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 18.56% |
| Male Employed | 6.82% |
| Female Employed | 5.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,082 | $82,762 |
| Households | $58,690 | $71,854 |
| Married Families | $95,094 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,737 | $44,021 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.7%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
462
Number of Veterans
444
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 161 |
| Korea | 57 |
| World War II | 56 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 225 |
| 65 to 74 | 128 |
| 55 to 64 | 68 |
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 442 | 7.26% |
| Black | 20 | 2.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.4%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
47.73%
Born in Worthington
71.51%
Native Born
28.49%
Foreign Born
17.86%
Non Citizen
10.63%
Naturalized
71.51% of Worthington residents were born in the United States, with 47.73% having been born in Minnesota. 17.86% 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% |