Worth, Illinois
Worth: Village in United States of America
About
Worth is a village located in the county of Cook in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,789 and a population density of 4,533 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,334 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Worth
| Population : | 10,334 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Cook County |
| Postal code : | 60482 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 708 |
| Area : | 2.38 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:56:49 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 4,342 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.4% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Worth is located at 41°41'23"N 87°47'50"W (41.6897500, -87.7972800).
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Official website of Worth
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Worth decreased by 4.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1975 | 151 | - | statistical updating |
| 2010 | 10,789 | 98.6% | census |
| 2011 | 10,834 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,864 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,875 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,859 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,802 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,727 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,634 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,538 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,452 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,334 | -1.14% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 110,937 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 100,635 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 108,418 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 100,377 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.8% |
| White only, percent : | 86.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 9.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 79.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 6,492 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 9.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 82.2% |
Worth zip code is 60482.
County name: Cook, County
fips: 17031
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 82.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $433,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,037 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $573 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,740 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 39,851 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.71 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 94.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 186,871 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 518,669 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 667,546 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,842,396 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,759 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $109,324 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $49,574 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 12,789 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,363 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,647 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,183 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 10,991 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,436 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 10,622 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,494.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 28.72 |
Schools in Worth
College & universities near Worth, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 367981 | Hair Professionals Career College | Palos Hills (IL) | 60465 |
| 147378 | Moraine Valley Community College | Palos Hills (IL) | 60465-0937 |
| 149505 | Trinity Christian College | Palos Heights (IL) | 60463-0929 |
| 455895 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Bridgeview | Bridgeview (IL) | 60455 |
| 143464 | Cameo Beauty Academy | Oak Lawn (IL) | 60453 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near Worth, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
| HMI | Hammond–Whiting station | 1135 South Calumet Ave. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Worth , Michigan civil township in Sanilac County, Michigan. with a population of 3,597 people.
- Worth , New York human settlement in Jefferson County, New York, United States of America with a population of 219 people.
- Worth , Missouri village in Missouri with a population of 57 people.
Other cities in Cook County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cook County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cicero | 79,727 | Town in Illinois |
| Arlington Heights | 75,101 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Evanston | 72,683 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Schaumburg | 72,049 | Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA |
| Palatine | 66,830 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Skokie | 62,404 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Des Plaines | 58,179 | The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Orland Park | 57,347 | Village in Illinois |
| Tinley Park | 55,221 | Village located in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Lawn | 54,376 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
| Berwyn | 53,701 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Mount Prospect | 53,299 | Village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Park | 51,852 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Hoffman Estates | 50,495 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Glenview | 47,446 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Buffalo Grove | 41,496 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Worth distances to largest Illinois cities
