Worthington, Kentucky
Worthington: City in Kentucky, United States
About
Worthington is a city located in the county of Greenup in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,609 and a population density of 511 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,488 inhabitants.
The city was created 105 years ago in 1919.
Quick Facts about Worthington
| Population : | 1,488 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Greenup County |
| Postal code : | 41183 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 606 |
| Area : | 3.15 km2 |
| Altitude : | 561 feet / 171 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1920 (105 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 05:50:53 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 473 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.13% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Worthington is located at 38°32'54"N 82°43'28"W (38.5484100, -82.7243300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Worthington decreased by 8.13% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,609 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,603 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,591 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,580 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,570 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,553 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,544 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,529 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,519 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,505 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,488 | -1.14% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 4,986 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,180 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,065 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,179 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 23.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.8% |
| White only, percent : | 97.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 96.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 276 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.1% |
Worthington zip code is 41183.
County name: Greenup, County
fips: 21089
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $110,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $965 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $409 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $576 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,124 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.31 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 0.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 58,660 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 259,842 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 154,642 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $30,186 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $51,773 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,377 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 589 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 291 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 190 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 544 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 71 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 479 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,107.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.68 |
Schools in Worthington
College & universities near Worthington, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204839 | Ohio University-Southern Campus | Ironton (OH) | 45638 |
| 156231 | Ashland Community and Technical College | Ashland (KY) | 41101-3683 |
| 487913 | Tri-State Barber College | Ashland (KY) | 41101-7746 |
| 206154 | Tri-State Bible College | South Point (OH) | 45680 |
| 203614 | O C Collins Career Center | Chesapeake (OH) | 45619-0000 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Worthington, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKY | Ashland Transportation Center | 99 15th Street | RAIL |
| SPM | South Portsmouth–South Shore station | Main St & US 23 | RAIL |
| HUN | Huntington | 1050 8th Avenue | RAIL |
| MAY | Maysville | West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St | RAIL |
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
Post offices near Worthington
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Worthington Post Office | Worthington (KY) | 41183 |
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Other cities in Greenup County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Greenup County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Flatwoods | 7,056 | City in Kentucky |
| Russell | 3,207 | City in the U. |
| Raceland | 2,338 | Human settlement in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Greenup | 1,100 | Human settlement in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| South Shore | 1,049 | City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States |
| Wurtland | 1,013 | City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Bellefonte | 809 | Human settlement in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Worthington distances to largest Kentucky cities
